Prayers Pouring In After College Basketball Star Drowns To Death At 22 originally appeared on The Spun.
Prayers are pouring in on social media after a college basketball star drowned to death at 22 years old.
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Horrible news struck the college basketball world on Monday. Gregg Glenn III, a standout forward for Tulane, passed away. The school announced that he died in a “tragic accident.”
“He was a talented student-athlete who enriched our lives with his spirit, dedication and passion for both sports and academics,” Tulane vice president of student affairs Sarah Cunningham wrote in a letter to the Tulane community on Monday. “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. … Let us remember Gregg not just for his achievements in sports, but for the kindness and warmth he shared with everyone. He will forever remain a part of our university family.”
Glenn, who started his career at Michigan, averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game last year. He was expected to be a major contributor to the Green Wave in 2025-26.
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Tragically, he died in a drowning accident, swimming off the coast of Miami, Florida.
Waves on beach. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images
NOLA.com reported that he died while swimming with a friend:
Tulane men’s basketball player Gregg Glenn III, a senior from Pompano Beach, Florida, died Sunday in a tragic accident.
Although details have not been made publicly available yet, a source said Glenn drowned off the coast of Miami while swimming with a friend.
Prayers are pouring in for his friends and family members on Monday.
“That’s awful, wishing peace to his loved ones,” one fan wrote.
“My deepest condolences,” one fan added.
“Rest In Peace Gregg. Eternally part of the Tulane family,” another fan added.
“Condolences to the Glenn family as well as the Green Wave family with this tragic loss!” one fan added.
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“Terrible loss of a great young man. Rest In Peace. Prayers for his family and the Tulane community,” one fan added.
“Gone way too soon, thank you for letting us share your life with you,” another fan added.
Our thoughts are with the friends and family members of everyone involved.
Prayers Pouring In After College Basketball Star Drowns To Death At 22 first appeared on The Spun on Jul 28, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
