Johni Broome
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Philadelphia 76ers rookie Johni Broome during a preseason game in October 2025.
The Philadelphia 76ers continue to mine upside from the fringes of their roster, and few young players have elevated their internal stock in recent weeks more than Johni Broome.
Selected in the second-round of the 2025 NBA Draft, Broome has quickly become a focal point for the Sixers’ G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats.
At 6-foot-10, the big man has consistently produced at the developmental level, putting up numbers that hint at a much larger role in his future.
His latest outing, however, went beyond steady development and into rare territory.
On Friday night, Broome delivered one of the most dominant individual performances of the G League season, erupting for 50 points while impacting nearly every facet of the game.
It was the kind of performance that reframes a developmental assignment and reinforces why Philadelphia invested in him in the first place.
Philadelphia 76ers See Broome Deliver a Dominant Performance
Broome’s 50-point explosion came in a 155-140 win over the College Park Skyhawks. He finished 18-of-34 from the field, knocked down five three-pointers, and went 5-of-7 from the free-throw line, scoring efficiently while carrying a heavy offensive load.
He also added 17 rebounds, including nine offensive boards, along with five assists, one steal, and two blocks in 38 minutes.
The night marked career-highs in points, rebounds, and three-pointers made, while standing as the highest-scoring game by any G League player this season.
High scoring performances are not uncommon in the NBA’s developmental league, but games that combine volume, efficiency, and all-around dominance are rare.
He became the first player to reach the 50-point mark in the G League since David Jones Garcia did so last March. The win also carried team significance, lifting Delaware to 6-5 on the season and snapping a two-game losing streak.
While the scoring total stood out, the performance itself was not an outlier. Broome has been delivering consistently throughout the season, suggesting the Sixers may have uncovered an overlooked talent late in the draft.
Broome’s Production Points to Real Long-Term Upside
Through 19 G League appearances, Broome is averaging 22.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field and 30% from three-point range.
He has connected on 1.6 three-pointers per game, highlighting his potential as a modern stretch big.
Broome’s 272 regular-season points rank second league-wide, while his rebounding numbers place him inside the top-10. His offensive rebounding and shot-blocking also rank comfortably within the top-15, showcasing his impact on both ends.
He’s surpassed the 30-point mark five times this season, including back-to-back 32-point outings in late December against the Iowa Wolves and the Texas Legends. In both games, he added three blocks and recorded 14 rebounds in the latter.
Broome has recorded six double-doubles and logged at least five assists in six games, flashing a well-rounded offensive profile.
His NBA opportunities have been limited so far, averaging 1.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in seven appearances, but his time in Delaware appears to be accelerating his development.
As a second-round pick, Broome’s upside remains substantial. His blend of scoring, defensive awareness, rebounding, and improving playmaking aligns with what teams increasingly value.
While raw G League scoring doesn’t always translate to the NBA, players who impact the game in multiple ways often find a sustainable path at the next level.