WATCH: Auburn standout Johni Broome announces return for 2024-25 season for senior year

Johni Broome played a big role in the Auburn Tigers winning their third SEC Tournament championship, where he was named the MVP.

The third-team All-American announced that he will take advantage of the fifth year of eligibility, granted to student athletes who competed during the COVID-19 pandemic, to return to the Tigers next season.

Broome shared a video on social media, captioning the post:

"4️⃣’s Back ‼️ ‼️"

Check out Johni Broome's announcement video below:

Broome averaged 16.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.2 blocks per game, shooting 54.8% from the field, 35.4% from the 3-point range and 61.5% from the free-throw line.

He has led the team in scoring, rebounds and blocks in both seasons since transferring to Auburn from the Morehead State Eagles ahead of the 2022-23 season.

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How did fans react to news of Johni Broome's return?

Fans were excited to hear that Johni Broome will return to the Auburn Tigers.

@brandieeemac shared a lofty prediction for the third-team All-American in the upcoming season:

"Naismith Finalist season loading ⏳"

CoachGracieSky went even further, predicting that he will be the best player in the nation:

"He will win all conference first team all American and will be the best player in college basketball"

Missypo74379688 is looking forward to the return of Broome:

"Looking forward to cheering for you next year! 🦅 🦅 🦅 🐅 🐅 🐅"

ProlongWealth thanked Broome for his commitment to the program:

"Thank you for your commitment to Auburn."

AaronCraig1017 expressed plenty of excitement at the news:

"Oh, this has made my day! Love to see both our bigs coming back for one more year. War Eagle, fellas! National attention coming your way, Mr. Broome! Hope they give you the respect you deserve this year! 💪🏻"

Beachws is hoping that Broome's return leads to more success in the 2024-25 season:

"Johni, ILYSM! 🧡 💙 Thank you! Let’s go hang some banners & cut down some more nets. 🏆"

JakeAMartin1 believes that the news is good for college basketball:

"Congrats, big get to keep him around. Good for college basketball to keep great players around."

Auburn_Tweeter shared a GIF, while adding the school's battle cry:

Tylerwinfrey25 labeled Broome as a king:

Needasportsfix shared a GIF of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, the greatest player to emerge from the program, celebrating: