Johni Broome injury update: Auburn star’s status revealed vs. Georgia

Auburn center Johni Broome will not play against Georgia on Saturday, according to the SEC injury report. Broome was also unavailable in Auburn’s 88-66 win over Mississippi State on Tuesday.

Broome suffered the injury in the second half of Auburn’s 66-63 win over South Carolina on Jan. 11. The talented big man went up for a rebound and landed on Chaney Johnson’s foot, rolling his ankle in the process.

He immediately yelled in pain and grabbed for his left leg. He needed help from the training staff to get to the locker room. Speaking on the SEC Now postgame show, Pearl said Johni Broome had a “significant sprain” of his left ankle.

While Broome’s injury isn’t believed to be season-ending, he is out indefinitely. It’s a significant blow to the Tigers, who are currently ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25.

Broome is leading Auburn in four of the five major categories this season, averaging 17.9 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.7 blocks per game. The ankle sprain is the second injury Broome has suffered this season. He also suffered a shoulder injury late in non-conference play.

Without Broome leading the charge, Auburn will square off against No. 23 Georgia on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. The game will air live on the SEC Network.

This story will be updated.

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