Johni Broome heads to locker room with injury in Auburn-Michigan State game; returns

Johni Broome left the Auburn-Michigan State Elite 8 showdown in notable discomfort.

Broome came down awkwardly, injuring his ankle and elbow in the 2nd half as the Tigers try to close out a trip to the Final Four. It was noted on the CBS Sports broadcast that Broome appeared to say, “I’m done.” He was also shown speaking with his parents, who are in attendance.

Broome’s elbow is the primary concern. Despite saying “I’m done,” Broome returned to the game after he came back from the locker room.

Johni Broome is down in noticeable pain pic.twitter.com/fLVg6m91ok

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 30, 2025

Johni Broome's mother came down to check on him after his injury pic.twitter.com/BZP0tV990V

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 30, 2025

Broome, the SEC Player of the Year, has been outstanding for Auburn on Sunday. He again posted a double-double in the 1st half with 17 points and 11 rebounds. He is AU’s leading scorer in the game, adding 8 points and 2 more rebounds in the 2nd half.

Broome had logged 26 minutes of playing time when he subbed out with 10:37 remaining in the game. He subbed back in at the 5:29 mark, quickly snagging a rebound and then making a 3-pointer.

JOHNI BROOME IS BACK pic.twitter.com/wa9CmoDdaJ

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 30, 2025

Andrew Olson

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