Tulane University basketball player Gregg Glenn III died early Monday morning in what Miami Fire Rescue described as a drowning incident near Key Biscayne’s Dog Beach. The 22-year-old forward from Pompano Beach, Florida, was underwater for approximately 30 minutes before being pulled from the water and transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he died shortly before 2 a.m.
Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to reports of a possible drowning shortly after midnight Monday. Glenn had been preparing to return for his senior season with the Green Wave basketball program.
Sarah Cunningham, Tulane’s vice president of student affairs, announced Glenn’s death in a letter to the university community Monday. Cunningham described Glenn as a talented student-athlete who enriched lives with his spirit, dedication, and passion for both sports and academics. She noted that Glenn was “an outstanding athlete on our men’s basketball team and an individual who brought joy and light to those around him.”
Glenn started all 34 games as a junior during the 2024-25 season for the Green Wave, averaging 10.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-7 forward finished fourth on the team in scoring while shooting 49.8 percent from the field. He also averaged 3.1 assists per game, ranking second on the team with 106 total assists for the season.
The Health and Wellness major recorded three double-doubles during the season against Furman, George Mason, and Southern Miss. Glenn scored in double figures in 21 games, including three games with at least 20 points. His career-high scoring performance came against Tulsa on March 1, when he tallied 22 points. He also recorded a career-best 11 assists at home against Florida Atlantic on January 15.
Tulane head coach Ron Hunter released a statement expressing devastation over Glenn’s passing. Hunter indicated that “today is the worst day of his professional career” when contacted about the loss. The coach described Glenn as not only an exceptional athlete but also a remarkable person who brought energy, dedication, and kindness to the team and community.
Glenn began his college basketball career at the University of Michigan, where he appeared in four games as a freshman during the 2022-23 season. He averaged 1.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game before transferring to Tulane for the 2023-24 season.
During his first season with the Green Wave, Glenn appeared in 30 of 31 games, including one start. He averaged 3.6 points on 55.6 percent shooting and 2.6 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per game. His season-high performance came against Northwestern State when he scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
Glenn was a highly recruited player coming out of Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale, where he was rated as a four-star recruit in the class of 2022. He was named Florida Association of Basketball Coaches All-State three times during his high school career.
The forward also represented Team USA in international competition, helping the squad win a gold medal in the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Brazil. Glenn was well known throughout the South Florida area for his basketball talent and athletic achievements.
University officials described Glenn as the oldest of his siblings and noted his infectious personality, positive energy, and kindness. Cunningham indicated that Glenn brightened every room he entered and would be greatly missed by many throughout the basketball community.
Glenn finished his final season with the Green Wave by scoring in double figures during eight consecutive games. He was selected to the American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll twice during the season, on January 27 and March 3. His final collegiate performance came during the AAC Tournament quarterfinals against Florida Atlantic on March 14, where he made a career-high nine free throws.
The university has made counseling resources available to students and employees affected by Glenn’s death. Students seeking support can call (504) 920-9900 or access virtual mental health services, while employees can call (800) 624-5544 for assistance during this time.
