2025 NBA Draft Scouting Report for Philadelphia 76ers No. 35 Pick Johni Broome

The Philadelphia 76ers have drafted Johni Broome with the No. 35 pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

Few players in this class bring a college resume as decorated as Broome's.

After two strong seasons at Morehead State, the 22-year-old transferred to Auburn and was a dominant SEC presence. Over those three years, he earned first-team All-SEC honors twice, made the SEC All-Defensive Team in 2023 and helped Auburn win the SEC Tournament in 2024.

Broome finished his college career as Auburn's all-time leader in offensive and defensive rebounds, No. 1 in Box Plus-Minus and first in offensive win shares. It didn't stop there, though, because he also finished second in total rebounds, second in total win shares and first in usage rate.

Nationally, Broome ranked 49th in scoring this past season (18.6 PPG) and eighth in rebounding (10.8 RPG).

On top of all else, his availability was one of his core abilities over his five-year collegiate career. Between both Morehead State and Auburn, the big man appeared in 168 total games, starting all but five. That puts him just outside the top 15 of all-time career games played, and only 11 short of the top spot.

Of course, Broome enters the league with positional fit concerns. Scouts can't ignore that. He is not a clear 4 or 5, he lacks elite athleticism, and he may struggle guarding in space. He's also not a lob threat or reliable spacer.

Still, while his ceiling won't match the heights it did in college, he has the tools to carve out a career as a reliable, physical backup with an overall plus skill set.

Broome ranks No. 46 on B/R NBA draft expert Jonathan Wasseman's Top 75 Prospect Big Board.

Essential Facts and Stats

Previous Team: Auburn | Position: C | Height: 6'9" | Weight: 249 lbs | Age: 22 | Vertical: 28" | Wingspan: 7'0¼" | PPG: 18.6 | RPG: 10.8 | APG: 2.9 | BPG: 2.1 | SPG: 0.9 | FG%: 51.0 | 3PT%: 27.8

Realistic Pro Comparison: Markieff Morris

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Broome could carve out a similar career to current Los Angeles Lakers and former Kansas Jayhawks big man Markieff Morris.

While Broome was the superior college star by a long shot, both provide modest on-ball control, enough outside shooting and interior toughness, all of which help mask positional limitations against longer, swifter athletes.

Taj Gibson is another type of big that Broome could model his game after.

Strengths

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• Physicality & Interior Scoring
• Shooting Potential
• Passing

Broome gives teams a reliable mix of low-post scoring, second-chance points, smart passing and rim protection. He plays hard, makes good reads and knows how to impact the game inside.

If he becomes a more consistent spot-up or pick-and-pop shooter, his role could really grow. That added range would make him more versatile and keep him on the floor in a wider range of lineups.

Weaknesses

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• Positional Fit
• Athleticism
• Defensive Fit

Broome had his way around the basket in college using strength, patience and touch. But he could struggle against bigs when he was forced to make a move from the perimeter.

Without sounding any alarms, that's not going to get better against NBA competition. The hope is Broome is joining a roster with pieces ready to mask his defensive flaws and support what he does best early in his career.