Johni Broome made a declaration to ESPN in February. "I think I am the best player in college basketball, but that's something that doesn't have to be said," Broome said. After surviving a gauntlet of record-breaking SEC regular-season battles and battling through injuries -- including an elbow injury that sidelined him for five minutes of game time in the Elite Eight -- the Auburn Tigers star has a chance to prove his claim.

SAN ANTONIO — Three keys to the Final Four clash between Auburn and Florida on Saturday: SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome suffered a right elbow injury in the second half of Auburn’s Elite Eight win over Michigan State. The senior forward was able to practice Thursday and Friday, but it remains to be seen if he will be himself on Saturday night.

Johni Broome says he doesn't expect the elbow he injured during Auburn's Elite Eight win over Michigan State to limit him in the Final Four. Auburn is preparing to face Florida on Saturday with a trip to the national championship game on the line.