After taking home the South Regional MVP award in Sunday’s Elite 8 victory over Michigan State, Broome was selected as the NABC Pete Newell Big Man of the Year.

Auburn basketball's Johni Broome was on a tear against Michigan State in the Elite Eight. Then, an injury struck — but it didn't stop him playing hero in the final minutes.

Before the press conference officially started following the Auburn Tigers' Sweet 16 victory over the Michigan Wolverines, All-American forward Johni Broome could be overheard telling his teammates he thought he didn't play very well.

That impressive end to the regular season and Southeastern Conference tournament championship helped Florida earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Florida made it to the Final Four by beating Norfolk State, UConn, Maryland and Texas Tech.

Here's some of what Florida basketball coach Todd Golden had to say about his team's matchup with Auburn on Saturday in the Final Four

Auburn basketball survived 2-seed Michigan State on Sunday, advancing to its second Final Four in six seasons. Next up for the Tigers? A familiar foe.