Philadelphia 76ers select Johni Broome in 2025 NBA Draft

The Philadelphia 76ers have selected former Auburn forward Johni Broome with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Broome transferred to Auburn ahead of the 2022-23 season after spending two years at Morehead State.

Broome was one of the best players in the country this past season, averaging 18.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 blocks per game. The 6-foot-10 standout shot 51.0% from the field and 27.8% from beyond the arc.

Fueled by Broome’s fantastic play, Auburn reached the Final Four this past season for just the second time in program history. For his efforts in the 2024-25 campaign, Broome was named the SEC Player of the Year and a Consensus All-American.

It wasn’t the first time that Broome had hauled in a treasure trove of honors. In 2024, Broome was named a Third-Team All-American by numerous outlets, an All-SEC First-Team selection and the SEC Tournament MVP.

Johni Broome played high school basketball at Tampa Catholic (FL), where he was an unranked prospect in the 2020 recruiting cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. Broome was the 2019-20 Hillsborough County Player of the Year his senior year.

What NBA Draft experts are saying about Johni Broome

Despite Broome’s dominance at the collegiate level, some experts are still hesitant to predict Broome to succeed at the next level. Ahead of the draft, On3’s James Fletcher III weighed in on Broome’s NBA potential.

“Johni Broome put together a monster season in college basketball, expanding his offensive game to include a much wider range of skills to complement his defense and rebounding strengths,” Fletcher wrote. “Despite a lack of athletic traits, his defense brings few question marks, giving him a chance to establish himself quickly in a backup big role.”

Fletcher isn’t the only expert who believes Broome could carve out a role in the pros. RotoWire.com praised Broome’s game ahead of the draft.

“Broome is most comfortable in the paint on both ends of the floor. He can score in the post and finish at the rim, whether he gets the ball off a pick-and-roll or an offensive rebound,” the analysis read. “He isn’t reliant on getting all the way to the rim, as he can finish with a floater touch.

“Receiving the ball in the post is a playmaking option for Broome as well, since he can read the floor and make good passes. Defense is his primary calling card, as he’s a great shot-blocker and floor general.”