Broome is now the third player in Auburn history to win the award, joining Charles Barkley in 1984 and Chris Porter in 1999. Broome also received 15 of the 16 player of the year votes, nearly winning the award unanimously.

Auburn basketball has reached new heights, and Johni Broome is leading the charge. The Tigers’ star forward has been named Sporting News National Player of the Year, making him the first player in program history to win the prestigious award.

Auburn’s Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) has earned the highest honor in all of college basketball as the Sporting News National College Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season on Wednesday. Broome led the Tigers to a No.