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Morehead State star Johni Broome puts name in transfer portal

The Ohio Valley Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year put his name in the transfer portal on Monday morning. Could Kentucky show some interest in the in-state star?

Johni Broome, a 6-foot-10 forward who has played his last two seasons at Morehead State, will be one of the most sought-after talents in the portal. Not only was he named OVC Defensive Player of the Year this past season, but he was also named 1st Team All-OVC and later tabbed to the OVC All-Tournament Team. Broome appeared in 34 games for the Eagles in 2021-22, averaging 16.