The Auburn Tigers reached the Final Four this past season, and they couldn’t have done it without star big man Johni Broome — one of the top players not just in the SEC, but in all of college basketball.

Fast forward to the second night of the NBA draft, and Broome was officially selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the No. 35 overall pick. With the ongoing health concerns surrounding Sixers center Joel Embiid, Broome could play a significant role right away.

Following the announcement, Auburn quickly reacted to the news of Broome heading to the City of Brotherly Love.

"Big time! Johni is heading to the City of Brotherly Love!" Auburn posted. 

Auburn fans shared their excitement as one of the best players in program history saw his NBA dream become a reality.

"This Sixers fan is pumped!! War Eagle!!" A fan said. 

Another fan posted, "Woohoo! So happy for Johni!"

Someone else added, "Philadelphia made a very good decision- Johni is a beast."

One more fan commented, "Well done, Johni!"

Broome, a 6-foot-10 forward, is known for his elite ability to use his frame to create space and track down rebounds off the rim. He began his college career at Morehead State, where he spent two seasons before transferring to Auburn for his final three.

This past season, Broome helped lead Auburn to an SEC regular-season title, averaging 18.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and an impressive 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 51.0% from the field. He now joins the 76ers alongside No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe, selected out of Baylor.