Soon after the buzzer sounded in the national semifinal, Auburn star big man Johni Broome slumped over a few feet from the baseline, his hands etched into his thighs and head slung toward the floor. As his teammates waded toward the postgame handshake line,

Auburn senior Johni Broome was announced as the recipient of the Karl Malone Award, which is given to the top power forward in the country, on Saturday. Broome is the first member of the Tigers to earn the honor. The 22-year-old has averaged 18.7 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game in 35 appearances this season.

Florida basketball made a crucial defensive adjustment at halftime, helping the Gators come from behind to beat Auburn in the Final Four. Here’s an inside look