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Johni Broome, Wendell Green Jr. earn all-SEC honors

Two key components to Auburn basketball’s success have been honored by the Southeastern Conference.

The SEC announced their all-conference selections on Monday and included guard Wendell Green Jr. and Johni Broome to their list. Both players graced the all-SEC second team, joining the likes of Alabama‘s Mark Sears, Arkansas’ Anthony Black, and Tennessee‘s Zakai Ziegler.

Broome has made the most of his first season on the Plains. In 30 games, Broome has averaged 14.0 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. He has 25 games of scoring 10 or more points and has recorded nine double-doubles.

Green is second in points, averaging 13.9 points per game.  He has reached double-figures in 21 games this season and has scored 20 or more in four of his last eight games.

Broome and Green will continue their season on Thursday evening when the Auburn Tigers face the Arkansas Razorbacks in the opening round of the SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT, the game will be broadcasted live on SEC Network.

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Story originally appeared on Auburn Wire