Auburn's Johni Broome Injured During Win

Auburn basketball star Johni Broome suffered a significant left ankle sprain during the team's 66-63 victory over South Carolina, raising concerns about his availability for upcoming games. The fifth-year senior and National Player of the Year contender sustained the injury while contesting a rebound with 13 minutes left in the game, requiring assistance to leave the court. Broome, who leads Auburn in scoring, rebounding, and blocks, had been averaging 18.7 points and 11.2 rebounds per game this season. Head coach Bruce Pearl confirmed that Broome would undergo an MRI to assess the injury's severity, stating, 'Without our player of the year, it's going to be hard to find offense down there.' In Broome's absence, players like Dylan Cardwell, Chaney Johnson, and Chris Moore will need to step up as Auburn faces a challenging stretch of games ahead. The Tigers remain ranked second in the AP poll, with an overall record of 15-1 and 3-0 in conference play.