Former Auburn forward Johni Broome, the 35th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed his rookie contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, the team announced. Broome was a consensus first-team All-American,

Jay Bilas, Michael Levin, and more react to the Sixers drafting Johni Broome with the No. 35 overall pick in the NBA draft.

“I talked to them at the combine, and we had a very good talk,” Broome said during a Thursday night appearance on SiriusXM. “Just how my schedule was, I wasn’t able to get out there (for a workout). But it’s a good group. I think I’m in a good situation. I walk into a very good team that I can help win games and get in the playoffs.”