John Broome currently plays college basketball for the Auburn Tigers of the Southeastern Conference. Born on July 19, 2002, in Tampa, Florida, he has grown into a versatile player who can pull off both power forward and center positions with ease. His versatility and ability to perform under pressure have made him a vital cog in his team's success.
Broome started high school at Plant City High School in Florida, but after a six-inch growth spurt over two years, he decided to transfer to Tampa Catholic High School. In his senior year, he averaged 19.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game.
This outstanding performance earned him the prestigious title of Hillsborough County Player of the Year, setting the pace for his future success in college basketball.
Broome started his collegiate career with Morehead State before an injury to one of his teammates forced his way onto center stage. During his freshman year at MSU, he was named Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year and First Team All-OVC after averaging 13.8 points, nine rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.
As a sophomore, Broome continued to shine, averaging 16.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.9 blocks per game, which earned him Defensive Player of the Year and another First Team All-OVC selection.
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Broome entered the transfer portal in April 2022, and he opted to go with Auburn over Florida. In his first season at Auburn (2022-2023), Broome was averaging 14.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game.
He averaged 16.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game during the 2023-2024 season. Performances like these from him have greatly helped explain how competitive Auburn is within the SEC.
The Broome family is all about sports. His older brother, John Broome Jr., played college football at FIU. In his free time, Broome likes to hang out with friends, go to the beach, and play video games. His mother, Julie, who played professionally in Germany and coached at Jacksonville State University, thus helped to introduce Johni to the game of basketball early on.
Broome stands at 6'10" (208 cm) and weighs around 107 kg to 109 kg (239 lbs).
His height, along with athleticism, places him well on the court, thereby helping him achieve both power forward and center positions effectively.
During his college career, Broome has been awarded several prestigious awards, including OVC Freshman of the Year, First Team All-OVC twice, and Defensive Player of the Year. His best game was against Belmont in the OVC Championship Game, where he scored a career-high 27 points.
The professional interests of Broome are represented by ADS Sports. He is expected to go into the NBA draft in 2025, marking a turning point in his career as he transitions from college to professional basketball.