Selecting the second-rounder could be a smart hedge at power forward because the Sixers could have a tough time re-signing Guerschon Yabusele in free agency.

Johni Broome was a college basketball headliner at Auburn, the Associated Press first-team All-American an undeniable force powering the Tigers to the Final Four. His NBA journey is coming with less fanfare.

Busy Phoenix takes Saint Joseph’s forward Rasheer Fleming at No. 31, while Auburn’s Broome goes to Philadelphia at No. 35, one pick after Creighton center Kalkbrenner is picked by Charlotte.