Auburn C Johni Broome returning for 2024-25 season

Auburn center Johni Broome is returning to the team for his final season of eligibility in 2024-25.The 6-foot-10 senior announced his decision with a video posted to social media on Wednesday.Broome averaged 16.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.2 blocks in 35 games (34 starts) in 2023-24.He was named MVP of the 2024 Southeastern Conference tournament after averaging 15.7 points in wins against South Carolina, Mississippi State and Florida. The fourth-seeded Tigers fell to No. 13 Yale in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament despite 24 points and 13 rebounds from Broome.

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