AP men’s player of the week: Johni Broome remains dominant for No. 2 Auburn in Purdue romp

By The Associated Press The Associated Press

Auburn forward Johni Broome waves to fans as he checks out of the game during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Butch Dill]

Johni Broome of No. 2 Auburn is again The Associated Press national player of the week for men’s college basketball. This marks the second straight week and third time in four weeks that the 6-foot-10 fifth-year senior has been the choice. Broome had 23 points and 11 rebounds in a lopsided win against then-No. 16 Purdue. That came in his return from a shoulder injury. Oklahoma’s Jeremiah Fears was runner-up after scoring 30 points and having the go-ahead 4-point play late against Michigan. Ohio State’s Bruce Thornton, Florida’s Will Richard and Texas’ Jordan Pope received honorable mention honors.