“I talked to them at the combine, and we had a very good talk,” Broome said during a Thursday night appearance on SiriusXM. “Just how my schedule was, I wasn’t able to get out there (for a workout). But it’s a good group. I think I’m in a good situation. I walk into a very good team that I can help win games and get in the playoffs.”

Auburn basketball's Johni Broome was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Draft on Thursday. Here's what he said about getting his pro opportunity.

Busy Phoenix takes Saint Joseph’s forward Rasheer Fleming at No. 31, while Auburn’s Broome goes to Philadelphia at No. 35, one pick after Creighton center Kalkbrenner is picked by Charlotte.