A season in review: Johni Broome

The Auburn Tigers ended the 2022-23 season with a loss in the NCAA Tournament, falling to Houston in the round of 32. As the program begins to transition to the offseason, Auburn Wire will take time to reflect on the season that was by highlighting the accomplishments of this year’s team.

Sophomore forward Johni Broome is our next year-in-review spotlight player.

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After a big 2021-22 season that saw Broome earn the title of Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year, he decided to take his talents to a bigger program and ended up at Auburn.

Broome made an immediate impact, starting every game for the Tigers this season. He averaged 14.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.

Broome’s season-high game for points was when he scored 21 in Auburn’s 81-66 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks on in January. He also had 18 rebounds in Auburn’s 94-73 win over the Georgia Bulldogs in February.

Check out other installments of our year-in-review series:

Here are some of the best moments from Broome’s first season as a Tiger:

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Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) celebrates after making a bucket as Auburn Tigers take on…

Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) celebrates after making a bucket as Auburn Tigers take on George Mason Patriots at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

NCAA Basketball: South Florida at Auburn

Nov 11, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) takes a shot between…

Nov 11, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) takes a shot between South Florida Bulls center Russel Tchewa (54) and forward Sam Hines Jr. (20) during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Colgate at Auburn

Dec 2, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) gets past Colgate Raiders…

Dec 2, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) gets past Colgate Raiders forward Keegan Records (14) for a shot during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia State v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA – DECEMBER 14: Brenden Tucker #5 of the Georgia State Panthers attempts a layup…

AUBURN, ALABAMA – DECEMBER 14: Brenden Tucker #5 of the Georgia State Panthers attempts a layup in front of Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers during the first half of play at Neville Arena on December 14, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Southern California

Dec 18, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) moves to the…

Dec 18, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) moves to the basket against Southern California Trojans forward Kijani Wright (33) during the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Washington

Dec 21, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl, left, celebrates towards fans…

Dec 21, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl, left, celebrates towards fans with forward Johni Broome (4) and guard Zep Jasper (12) following an 84-61 victory against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Florida v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA – DECEMBER 28: Colin Castleton #12 of the Florida Gators maneuvers the ball by…

AUBURN, ALABAMA – DECEMBER 28: Colin Castleton #12 of the Florida Gators maneuvers the ball by Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers during the first half of play at Neville Arena on December 28, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Georgia

Jan 4, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) dribbles against Georgia Bulldogs…

Jan 4, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) dribbles against Georgia Bulldogs center Frank Anselem (5) during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) dunks the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Arkansas Razorbacks…

Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) dunks the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Arkansas Razorbacks at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Auburn Tigers defeated Arkansas Razorbacks 72-59.

Arkansas v Auburn

AUBURN, ALABAMA – JANUARY 07: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers points to fans after…

AUBURN, ALABAMA – JANUARY 07: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers points to fans after scoring during the second half of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Neville Arena on January 07, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Mississippi

Jan 10, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) reacts after a basket…

Jan 10, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) reacts after a basket during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Southern California

Dec 18, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) reacts watching game…

Dec 18, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) reacts watching game action against the Southern California Trojans during the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Mississippi State at Auburn

Jan 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forwards D.J. Jeffries (0) and Tolu Smith…

Jan 14, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forwards D.J. Jeffries (0) and Tolu Smith (1) pressure Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Louisiana State

Jan 18, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers forward KJ Williams (12) fights for position…

Jan 18, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers forward KJ Williams (12) fights for position against Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at South Carolina

Jan 21, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) shoots over South…

Jan 21, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) shoots over South Carolina Gamecocks forward Josh Gray (33) in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: Georgia at Auburn

Feb 1, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) smiles after a dunk…

Feb 1, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) smiles after a dunk against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

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Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) takes a shot while defended by Auburn forward Johni Broome (4)…

Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua (13) takes a shot while defended by Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) during an NCAA college basketball game between the Auburn Tigers and the Tennessee Volunteers in Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Saturday Feb. 4, 2023. Utauburn0204 0110

NCAA Basketball: Auburn at Texas A&M

Feb 7, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Andersson Garcia (11) drives to…

Feb 7, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Andersson Garcia (11) drives to the basket as Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) defends during the second half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

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Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) dunks the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers…

Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) dunks the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Auburn Tigers defeated Missouri Tigers 89-56.

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Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) goes up for a layup as Auburn Tigers take on…

Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) goes up for a layup as Auburn Tigers take on Ole Miss Rebels at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Auburn Tigers lead Ole Miss Rebels 40-33 at halftime.

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Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) celebrates his three-pointer as Auburn Tigers take on Ole Miss…

Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) celebrates his three-pointer as Auburn Tigers take on Ole Miss Rebels at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Auburn Tigers defeated Ole Miss Rebels 78-74.

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Johni Broome (4) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at Neville…

Johni Broome (4) during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Mar 4, 2023. Jamie Holt/Auburn Tigers

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Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) and forward Yohan Traore (21) hug after the game as…

Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) and forward Yohan Traore (21) hug after the game as Auburn Tigers take on the Tennessee Volunteers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Auburn Tigers defeated Tennessee Volunteer 79-70.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament – Practice Day – Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – MARCH 15: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers signs an autograph for…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – MARCH 15: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers signs an autograph for a fan during a practice session ahead of the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 15, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament First Round Birmingham Practice

Mar 15, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) shoots during practice at…

Mar 15, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) shoots during practice at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament First Round-Auburn vs Iowa

Mar 16, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) is defended by Iowa…

Mar 16, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) is defended by Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament First Round-Auburn vs Iowa

Mar 16, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) celebrates a play against…

Mar 16, 2023; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) celebrates a play against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

Auburn v Houston

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – MARCH 18: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers reacts after a play…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – MARCH 18: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers reacts after a play during the second half against the Houston Cougars in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 18, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) makes a post move as Auburn Tigers take on Houston…

Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) makes a post move as Auburn Tigers take on Houston Cougars in the second round of NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Auburn Tigers lead Houston Cougars 41-31 at halftime.

Auburn v Iowa

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – MARCH 16: Johni Broome #4 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn…

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA – MARCH 16: Johni Broome #4 and Wendell Green Jr. #1 of the Auburn Tigers react after a basket during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 16, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)