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Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) is helped on the court during the second half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Michigan State, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta.

For Broome, playing Saturday was not about him but ultimately for his teammates. It was more than just a nationally televised game for him, Saturday’s performance was for the Auburn faithful.

ATLANTA – Johni Broome stood in front of the Auburn-dominant crowd at State Farm Arena with his hands raised above his head, adrenaline likely aiding his elbow pain as the buzzer sounded.

It looked like Johni Broome wouldn't play against No. 16 Purdue on Saturday. In the end, he played 29 minutes and notched another 20-point double-double.

Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) celebrates a three-pointer as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. WHO IS JOHNI BROOME?

Johni Broome scored the next seven points, helping Auburn end the half on an 18-4 run, and the game was never in doubt again after that as Auburn cruised to a 102-69 win.

Broome, a two-time Associated Press All-America and this season's SEC Player of the Year, is the biggest reason Auburn (32-5) has set a school record for wins. “Johni Broome stepped up again ...