22-Year-Old College Basketball Star Dies Suddenly

This is utterly tragic for a young man with so much going for him.

Tulane college basketball star Gregg Glenn III has died tragically at the age of 22.

Tulane’s Vice President of Student Affairs announced Glenn’s death in a letter over the weekend.

USA Today reported what caused Glenn’s death:

Gregg Glenn III, a Tulane men’s basketball player who started 34 games last season for the Green Wave, died over the weekend in what the university described in a release as a “tragic accident.”

He was 22 years old.

“He was a talented student-athlete who enriched our lives with his spirit, dedication, and passion for both sports and academics,” Sarah Cunningham, Tulane’s vice president of student affairs, wrote in a letter. “Gregg was an outstanding athlete on our men’s basketball team and an individual who brought joy and light to those around him. His commitment to excellence inspired many of us.”

In the release, Glenn, a rising senior, was described as someone with an “infectious personality, positive energy, and kindness” who “brightened every room he entered.”

Here’s Glenn in action:

Tulane forward Gregg Glenn III passed away this weekend in a tragic car accident, per release.

Glenn started every game for the Green Wave last season and started his career at Michigan.

He was just 22 years old. Devastating. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/4rD6Qx9pzg

— College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) July 28, 2025

RIP Gregg Glenn III 🙏 pic.twitter.com/9iGXUeNKWg

— ᗩᑎT ᗯᖇIGᕼT (@itsAntWright) July 28, 2025

Reflecting on who Gregg Glenn III was for Tulane @GreenWaveMBB, his brilliance vs Rice always stands out🫡

The block. Leads break. On-point pass to @asherwoods22 for the buzzer beater🔥

And pure joy for his teammate & the win👏

RIP Gregg🙏@mid_madnesspic.twitter.com/dN3GreB6VV https://t.co/ofPQ1jjY8k

— Jack Benjamin (@JackBenjaminPxP) July 28, 2025

The Daily Mail reported more details about Glenn’s college basketball career:

Glenn had transferred to the school from the University of Michigan after his freshman year, where he played four times for the team.

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He had averaged 10.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for his team across the course of last season.

‘The oldest of his siblings, Gregg was a Health & Wellness major from Pompano Beach, Florida.

‘Known for his infectious personality, positive energy, and kindness, he brightened every room he entered. Well known in the South Florida area for his basketball prowess, he will be greatly missed by many.’

The Tulane Men’s Basketball team added in their own announcement on X: ‘Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family, friends, and everyone who knew and cared for him during this difficult time.’