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<h2>Auburn's Johni Broome and Alabama's Mark Sears: Journey into the NBA</h2>
<p>Auburn forward <a href="https://www.al.com/topic/Johni%20Broome/">Johni Broome</a> and Alabama guard <a href="https://www.al.com/topic/Mark%20Sears/">Mark Sears</a> garnered first-team consensus All-American honors for their performances in the 2024-25 basketball season. However, this achievement did not translate to significant opportunities in the NBA.</p>
<p>In the NBA Draft held on June 26, the <a href="https://www.al.com/sports/2025/06/auburns-johni-broome-on-the-nba-draft-i-think-im-in-a-good-situation.html">Philadelphia 76ers selected Broome</a> near the end of the draft, while Sears went undrafted. Instead, Sears opted to <a href="https://www.al.com/sports/2025/07/nba-team-announces-signing-of-former-alabama-all-american.html">join the Milwaukee Bucks</a> as a rookie free agent.</p>
<p>Both players were expected to participate in the summer league with their teams, but only Broome managed to take the court.</p>
<p>Sears, a former star from Muscle Shoals High School, missed playing time with the Bucks during their summer league due to a strained left calf.</p>
<p>The NBA’s summer league in Las Vegas recently concluded with the Charlotte Hornets edging out the Sacramento Kings 83-78 in the championship match.</p>
<p>Broome performed well, averaging 13.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 steals across four games with the 76ers in Las Vegas. Reflecting on his summer experience, Broome stated, “It’s amazing... being around these guys has been very fun, and I’m just excited to keep growing as a player.”</p>
<p>Previously, Broome averaged 9.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 1.3 blocks in three games at the Salt Lake City Summer League. His standout performance in the NBA 2K26 Summer League included a 22-point, 13-rebound game against the Dallas Mavericks, although he was held out of the final game. He noted, “I’ve played about seven games in two weeks... it’s definitely something to get used to, but it’s nothing I can’t handle.”</p>
<p>In addition to Broome and Sears, 18 other Alabama high school and college players were featured in the NBA 2K26 Summer League. Sears entered a two-way contract with the Bucks, which allows him to alternate between the NBA and its G League affiliate without needing to clear waivers. Such a contract is valued at $635,000 for the 2025-26 season, offering players exposure in both leagues.</p>
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