Auburn basketball's Johni Broome was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Draft on Thursday. Here's what he said about getting his pro opportunity.

Johni Broome has gone from college force at Auburn to second-round NBA draft pick. The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Broome with the No. 35 pick in Thursday's second round.

Johni Broome led Auburn to the Final Four and piled up a trophy case full of accolades during the 2024-25 college basketball season. But after being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, Broome has had to leave behind the No. 4 jersey from his time with the Tigers. With the Sixers, Broome will wear No. 22.