Johni Broome
Updated on 6/26/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 235
College: Auburn
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 7/19/2002
2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 35
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2025 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 35 by the Philadelphia 76ers
Pros:
Fairly solid low post scorer
Fairly solid scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker for his size
Gifted rebounder
Decent defender
Very good shot blocker
Above average athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Must extend his shooting range
Can struggle to protect the basketball
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Johni Broome is a strong, mobile big man that played college basketball for Morehead State before later transferring to Auburn. He is a gifted low post scorer that can often score on the block, and he also is a solid interior defender that can block numerous shots in the paint. He will need to improve his outside shot and continue to refine his playmaking and defensive skills, but he is a very productive player that could be a solid pick for an NBA team in the second round of the 2025 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
Sports Illustrated’s Article on Broome Transferring to Auburn
Games Scouted:
3/5/22 Morehead State vs. Murray State
8/7/22 Auburn vs. Israel All-Star Select Team
1/7/23 Auburn vs. Arkansas
3/16/23 Auburn vs. Iowa
5/17/23 Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Draft Combine
12/4/24 Auburn vs. Duke
3/28/25 Auburn vs. Michigan
4/5/25 Auburn vs. Florida
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