Johni Broome’s father didn’t even take the time to change out of his work clothes before driving to his son’s high school basketball practice and taking a seat in the bleachers. He needed to see for himself why Johni’s extra work after practices hadn’t translated into more playing time.

Those two players are Auburn’s Johni Broome and Duke’s Cooper Flagg, the two most captivating players in men’s college basketball this season and likely the only two with a realistic shot at winning National Player of the Year.

Here's a closer look at Auburn basketball star Johni Broome, including his stats, recruiting ranking, height and NBA draft projections:

Johni Broome is in his third season with Auburn, and he is certainly leaving it all out on the court for his final season in an Auburn uniform. The fifth-year season, who transferred from Morehead State is not just having the best season of his time at Auburn,

Broome is among the top players in college basketball this season, and Auburn is pushing for him to get recognition

First, it is the Auburn Tigers fifth-year senior forward/center Johni Broome. On the other side is Duke’s true freshman Cooper Flagg. ESPN’s Peter Burns thinks it’s clear that the Auburn star should be the pick for the award.