Johni Broome made a declaration to ESPN in February. "I think I am the best player in college basketball, but that's something that doesn't have to be said," Broome said. After surviving a gauntlet of record-breaking SEC regular-season battles and battling through injuries -- including an elbow injury that sidelined him for five minutes of game time in the Elite Eight -- the Auburn Tigers star has a chance to prove his claim.

Bruce Pearl updated Johni Broome’s injury status ahead of the Auburn vs Florida game in the 2025 Final Four in March Madness.

Johni Broome says he doesn't expect the elbow he injured during Auburn's Elite Eight win over Michigan State to limit him in the Final Four. Auburn is preparing to face Florida on Saturday with a trip to the national championship game on the line.