Will Auburn’s Johni Broome Return in Time for Tennessee Showdown?
Auburn’s star forward, Johni Broome, remains out due to an ankle injury, but he is showing signs of recovery and may return to action soon. On Friday, Auburn listed Broome as “questionable” for Saturday’s game against Tennessee, marking a positive shift as he hasn’t been ruled out entirely.
Tennessee also faces injury concerns with Jordan Gainey marked as questionable and Igor Milicic Jr. listed as probable. Gainey and Milicic are key contributors, ranking as the Vols’ third and fourth-leading scorers, respectively, while Milicic also leads in rebounds at 8.4 per game.
Broome’s status is crucial for Auburn, as he leads the team in scoring (17.9 points), rebounds (10.7), assists (3.3), and blocks (2.7). Despite his absence, Bruce Pearl’s squad has managed, but they will certainly benefit from his return.
This highly anticipated matchup between the No. 1 ranked Auburn and No. 6 Tennessee will be their only meeting this season, making it a significant game for both teams.
