Johni Broome injury: No. 1 Auburn’s national player of the year candidate returns vs. Tennessee

Auburn star big man Johni Broome returned to the No. 1 Tigers for Saturday’s showdown vs. No. 6 Tennessee after missing his team’s last two games with an ankle injury. Broome was deemed a game-time decision heading into the week and was listed as questionable to play on the official SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report, but entered the game with 17:20 remaining in the first half to applause from the sold-out crowd at Neville Arena. 

Broome was the favorite to win national player of the year before going down with an injury against South Carolina earlier this month. The fifth-year senior is averaging 17.9 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the No. 1 ranked team in the country. Auburn is the only team in the SEC (5-0) that has yet to lose in conference play.

Broome twisted his ankle with 13:45 remaining in Auburn’s narrow 66-63 win on the road over South Carolina on Jan. 11 and had to be carried off the court. Broome officially suffered a lower-ankle injury (instead of an upper-ankle injury), which could’ve led to a longer rehab process.

The injury against South Carolina wasn’t the first time Broome exited a game this season following an injury scare. Just three minutes into a win over Georgia State last month, Broome checked out with an apparent injury to his right shoulder. He underwent an MRI but was cleared to return for the team’s next game against Purdue.

The Tigers have won their last 10 games since losing to Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium in the ACC/SEC Men’s Challenge last month.

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After a brief scare with an injury, Johni Broome, the national player of the year candidate from No. 1 Auburn, is set to make his return to the court against Tennessee. Broome, who has been a dominant force for the Tigers all season, suffered a minor injury in their last game but has recovered quickly and will be back in action for this crucial matchup.

Broome’s presence on the court has been instrumental in Auburn’s success this season, as he leads the team in scoring, rebounding, and shot-blocking. His ability to dominate in the paint and alter shots on the defensive end has made him a standout player and a frontrunner for national player of the year honors.

With Broome back in the lineup, Auburn will look to continue their impressive run and secure another win against a tough Tennessee team. His return will undoubtedly boost the team’s chances of coming out on top and solidifying their position as the top-ranked team in the country.

Fans of the Tigers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Broome will be back on the court and ready to make an impact once again. His presence will be crucial as Auburn looks to maintain their spot at the top of the college basketball world and make a deep run in the upcoming postseason.

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