Auburn’s Dylan Cardwell Hilariously Recaps Johni Broome’s Heroic Return During Elite Eight Victory
March Madness shows off bold players in college basketball. Auburn’s Dylan Cardwell emerged as a bright voice after a key moment in the Tigers’ Elite Eight win over Michigan State. Focus fell on Johni Broome. He fought through pain to secure Auburn’s place in the Final Four.
The drama hit when Broome hurt his elbow in the second half. The crowd grew tense as he left the game. Auburn held a lead, yet worry spiked when Broome showed pain.
In a twist, Broome came back to the court just minutes later. He rejoined the play and grabbed a one-handed rebound. Then, with the game on the line, he launched a clear 3-pointer. The shot rocked the arena and lit a thunderous cheer from the Auburn faithful.
After the game, Cardwell offered a comic review of Broome’s brave return. “What was that moment like?” he asked, as noted by sports writer Bryan Matthews. “The biggest balls in history. He might have blue balls. Excuse me. I’m sorry, I’m sorry, Lord. He needs a 30-for-30 just for that shot.”
Cardwell pressed on with his praise. “When he went down, everyone—and even their mama—thought it was over,” he recalled. “Then he comes back, like Derek Jeter for his last at-bat. When he nailed that three, I’ve never heard an arena be that loud.”
Cardwell added that he wished he could have felt the moment as a fan. “I can’t imagine what it was like in the crowd. I was thinking, ‘We’ve got to win, we’ve got to win.’ I missed out on that joy, but I will watch the game again on the bus.”
Because of Broome’s standout 3-pointer and energy, Auburn rallied to win 70-64. The Tigers advance to the Final Four, where they face No. 1 seed Florida.
Today, every play by Johni Broome matters. He averages 18.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game. These numbers underscore his key role in the team’s success.
