Tulane Basketball Star Greg Glen III dies at the age of 22 in a “tragic accident”
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Tulane Basketball Star King Greg Glen III passed away on Monday in what the university called a “tragic accident.”
Glenn was 22 years old.
“It’s a deep sadness that I will reach out to you today,” says Sarah Cunningham, Vice President of Student Affairs. Written in a letter To the “Tulane Community.” “We lost Greg Glen III, a precious member of the university community who died in a tragic accident this weekend. He was a talented student-athlete who enriched our lives with his spirit, dedication and passion for both sports and academics.
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Gregg Glenn III #2 of Tulane Green Wave will travel towards the USC Trojan basketball in the first half of the first round game of the College Basketball Arena at MGM Grand Garden Arena at Las Vegas in Nevada on April 1, 2025. (Ian Maule/Getty Images)
“Greg was an outstanding athlete on our men’s basketball team and an individual who brought joy and light to those around him.
Cunningham’s announcement did not give details about the “tragic accident.”
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“Greg, the oldest of his siblings, was a health and wellness major at Pompano Beach. Florida. Known for his infectious personality, positive energy and kindness, he lightened up every room he had entered. He is well known in the South Florida area for his basketball prowess, so many will be overlooked.
“Greg will forever be part of our university family, not only because of his achievements in sports, but also because of the kindness and warmth he shared with everyone.”
Gregg Glenn III #2 of Tulane Green Wave Lakes took a foul shot in the first round of the USC Trojans at the MGM Garden Arena on April 1, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Mitchel Layton/Getty Images)
Glenn is a product of Calvary Christian High School in Florida, where he became a Division I prospect.
He started university Basketball career in Michiganhe only played four games in his freshman year.
Glenn moved to Tulane for the 2023-24 season, where he played mostly off the bench, averaging 3.6 points per game, averaging 9.7 minutes per game.
Gregg Glenn III #2 of Tulane Green Wave is watching at the first round of the USC Trojans with the USC Trojans at the MGM Garden Arena on April 1, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Mitchel Layton/Getty Images)
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Last season, Glenn had a breakout year, starting all 34 games forward. He averaged 10.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists.
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