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.

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

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.

No. 1 seed Duke, led by National Player of the Year candidate Cooper Flagg, will square off against No. 1 seed Houston, while No. 1 seed Florida faces No. 1 Auburn in the national semifinals. Florida will make its first appearance in the Final Four since 2014.