“Look, coaches can help win games,” Pearl said. “Players win championships.” Leading the way, again, was All-American center Johni Broome, who had 18 first-half points before eventually finishing with a game-high 23, plus 19 boards. “He dominated ...

Johni Broome, like Hunter Dickinson before him, overpowered UNC’s frontline to present the Heels with a problem that they haven’t been able to solve through six games. Broome was dominant from the tip, finishing with 23 points, 19 rebounds and five ...

Johni Broome had 23 points and a career-best 19 rebounds to lead No. 4 Auburn to an 85-72 victory over No. 12 North Carolina in a Maui Invitational semifinal Tuesday night.