Tulane University basketball player Gregg Glenn III died early Monday morning in what authorities have identified as a drowning incident near Key Biscayne, Florida. The 22-year-old forward from Pompano Beach was pulled from the waters just south of Key Biscayne’s Dog Beach after being underwater for approximately 30 minutes, according to Miami Fire Rescue.
Emergency crews responded to reports of a possible drowning shortly after midnight on Monday, July 28, 2025. Glenn was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 2 a.m.
The university announced Glenn’s death Monday afternoon through a letter from Sarah Cunningham, Tulane’s vice president of student affairs. 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 known for his infectious personality, positive energy, and kindness, and that he brightened every room he entered.
Tulane head coach Ron Hunter expressed devastation over the loss, calling it the worst day of his professional career. Hunter indicated that Glenn was not only an exceptional athlete but also a remarkable person who brought energy, dedication, and kindness to the team and community.
Glenn had established himself as a key player for the Green Wave during his junior season in 2024-25. He started all 34 games for Tulane, averaging 10.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting 49.8 percent from the field. The 6-foot-7 forward also contributed 3.1 assists per game and recorded three double-doubles during the season. He finished fourth on the team in scoring and was the team’s second-leading rebounder.
The forward’s career-high performance came against Tulsa on March 1, when he scored 22 points. He also recorded a career-best 11 assists in a home game against Florida Atlantic on January 15. Glenn was selected to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll twice during the season and finished with eight consecutive games scoring in double figures.
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 transferred to Tulane for the 2023-24 season, initially playing a reserve role while appearing in 30 of 31 games with one start. During his sophomore year, he averaged 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per game.
The Florida native attended Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale, where he was a three-time all-state honoree. As a high school player, Glenn was rated as a five-star recruit in the class of 2022. He also represented Team USA, helping win a gold medal in the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Brazil.
Glenn was majoring in Health and Wellness at Tulane and was the oldest of his siblings. University officials noted that he was well known in the South Florida area for his basketball talent and was preparing to return for his senior season with the Green Wave.
In a previous interview, while at Michigan, Glenn spoke about his late brother being an inspiration to him. “I just try to be tough like he was tough,” Glenn had said.
The university has made counseling resources available to students and staff following Glenn’s death. Students seeking support can call (504) 920-9900 or access virtual mental health services, while employees can call (800) 624-5544.
Cunningham’s letter to the Tulane community emphasized remembering Glenn not just for his achievements in sports, but for the kindness and warmth he shared with everyone. She indicated that Glenn would forever remain a part of the university family.
