Johni Broome is back in action for Auburn, making his return to the court on Saturday night after missing two games due to an ankle injury sustained on January 11. His availability for the game against Tennessee was uncertain until game-time, with Broome listed as questionable on Friday. Although he didn’t start against the Vols, he was cleared during warmups and came off the bench for Auburn. It’s still unclear how close to full strength he is, or how much he will play, but his return is a major boost for the Tigers.
Broome leads Auburn in scoring, rebounding, assists, and blocks. He was averaging 27.4 minutes per game in his first 16 appearances, though his playing time might be slightly reduced on Saturday. In the early minutes of his return, Broome missed his first shot but has already contributed 4 points and an offensive rebound while shooting 2-for-4 in his first 5 minutes.
Saturday’s game holds significant importance for both teams. Auburn is aiming to stay undefeated in SEC play, while Tennessee, with two conference losses already, needs a win to avoid falling further behind in the league standings as February approaches.
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