Johni Broome, Auburn and Mississippi State

Johni Broome’s ankle may be the best thing to happen to this Auburn basketball team
Mazara and friends showed the Bulldogs, the SEC and the rest of the college basketball world there is more than one alpha male in this Jungle.
Johni Broome injury update: Will Auburn basketball forward play vs Mississippi State?
But that isn't the biggest storyline surrounding Bruce Pearl's team going into Tuesday's game: the Tigers will be without star forward Johni Broome, who sustained a sprained left ankle injury in Auburn's narrow 66-63 win at South Carolina on Saturday.
College basketball rankings: No. 1 Auburn looks just fine without Johni Broome in win vs. Mississippi State
Earlier in the week, while discussing Auburn, I explained why I think the Tigers deserve their No. 1 ranking but acknowledged I also find it hard to believe they're actually the best team in the country without the injured Johni Broome.
Johni Broome still not practicing following ankle sprain, Bruce Pearl says
In Auburn’s first game without Broome, the Tigers looked dominant against Mississippi State, winning 88-66 and never looked in danger of losing control of the game. Johnson took Broome’s spot in the starting lineup, finishing the game with 17 points and eight rebounds.
No. 1 Auburn, minus Johni Broome, downs No. 15 Mississippi State
Five Auburn players scored in double figures and the host Tigers, the top-ranked team in the nation, survived their first test without their best player, Johni Broome, prevailing 88-66 over No. 15 Mississippi State on Tuesday.
War Rapport Wednesday: Auburn basketball is #1 but who steps up for Johni Broome?
This week’s War Rapport Wednesday is about the now #1 ranked team in the AP Top 25 Poll, the Auburn Men’s Basketball team. However, the injury bug showed no mercy as the Tigers superstar forward Johni Broome was injured in the Auburn’s road game against South Carolina.
Goodman: Is Auburn better without Johni Broome?
In the absence of Broome, Auburn front-liner Chaney Johnson stepped up and delivered. Not only did Johnson tie his season high in minutes (34), but he had 17 points, eight rebounds and four blocks.
Auburn basketball HC Bruce Pearl reacts to dominating Mississippi State without Johni Broome
Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl loved what he saw in the dominant win against Mississippi State on Monday.
Auburn Handles Mississippi State Despite Johni Broome's Absence
Auburn Tigers defend their top spot in the AP Poll, overcoming Johni Broome's injury and showcasing strong SEC road win depth. Ben and Donnie recap the game.
MRI reveals Auburn’s Johni Broome suffered non-surgical ankle sprain
An MRI revealed that Auburn men’s basketball’s All-American center, Johni Broome, suffered a non-surgical ankle sprain in Auburn’s 66-63 win over South Carolina on Saturday, according to a release from the university.
‘You can’t be anything but impressed': Bruce Pearl on Auburn’s defense vs Mississippi State
With Johni Broome sidelined with an ankle injury, the Tigers defensive prowess stole the show in the victory over Mississippi ...
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Auburn football, Hugh Freeze get highly rated wide receiver for 2026 recruiting class
Wide receiver Devin Carter announced his commitment to Auburn football's 2026 recruiting class Saturday. More here on Carter ...