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Johni Broome is returning to Auburn for the 2023-24 season.
Broome made that announcement on Monday evening. He had previously declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, but maintained his collegiate eligibility throughout that process.
Here’s his announcement:
https://twitter.com/JohniBroome/status/1663312496613117952
Broome coming back is a major win for Auburn. Last season, he averaged 14.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game.
Head coach Bruce Pearl was quick to acknowledge Broome’s decision on Monday night. Pearl noted that Broome could have chosen to stay in the NBA Draft and likely would have been drafted.
Here’s Pearl’s full thoughts:
Boom ?Johni could have stayed in the draft and gone 2nd round, but we have Unfinished business and he wants and will play his way into the first round next season. Auburn Family is Celebrating Tonight! https://t.co/pkRbrA1dHN
— Bruce Pearl (@coachbrucepearl) May 29, 2023
Broome is sticking with a talented Auburn team will be hoping to make a deep run in next year’s NCAA Tournament. The Tigers return multiple starters and have also added a pair of key newcomers so far this offseason.
Auburn’s lone transfer to this point is forward Denver Jones, who had a wide array of interest from around the country. The Tigers also signed 5-star point guard Aden Holloway in the class of 2023. Holloway is the 2nd highest-ranked recruit in program history behind only Jabari Smith Jr.
Broome has 2 years of eligibility remaining.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
