JUST IN: Rising Star Broome honored as USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player After Stellar Performance.

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For the second time in his career, senior All-American and National Player of the Year contender Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) has been recognized as one of five U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games played through Sunday, December 1.Broome honored as USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player of the WeekThe USBWA continues its tradition in the 2024-25 season of naming a national player of the week, a recognition tied to the prestigious Oscar Robertson Trophy since the 2009-10 campaign.

The 6-foot-10, 240-pound senior delivered standout performances, averaging 21.7 points, 15 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and three blocks in victories over No. 5 Iowa State, No. 12 North Carolina, and Memphis. He earned MVP honors at the Maui Invitational, leading the Tigers to the championship. In the final against Memphis, Broome tallied 21 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, four blocks, and a steal—marking his fifth consecutive double-double.

Broome shared the weekly honor with Chucky Hepburn (Louisville, ACC), Tyrese Hunter (Memphis, AAC), Trey Kaufman-Renn (Purdue, Big Ten), and Javon Small (West Virginia, Big 12).

Previously named USBWA National Player of the Week on February 5, 2024, Broome joins Walker Kessler as the only players in program history to earn this distinction, and the only one to receive it twice.

 

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