Jan 21, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tulane Green Wave forward Gregg Glenn III (2), Tulane Green Wave forward Collin Holloway (5) and Tulane students celebrate their victory against the Memphis Tigers at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Pelicans Make Statement on Tragic Passing of Tulane Basketball Player Gregg Glenn

Originally posted on New Orleans Pelicans on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Jul 29, 2025 7:23 PM ET

Ideally, NBA teams never want to address bad news that happens in their communities, because they never want it to happen in the first place. For the New Orleans Pelicans, tragedy has struck their community several times over the last few months, one of those being the Bourbon Street Attack that claimed the lives of 14 individuals on the New Year's Day attack.

Not only is New Orleans home to the Pelicans, but to the Saints and as well as the Tulane Green Wave. A school that has seen growth in its athletic department over the last few years, tragedy struck the program when the school announced that men's basketball forward Gregg Glenn III had tragically passed away (the cause of death was not disclosed).

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Gregg Glenn III.

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family, friends, and everyone who knew and cared for him during this difficult time.https://t.co/KvynVdD8kU pic.twitter.com/UqhYQL0lhm
— Tulane Men's Basketball (@GreenWaveMBB) July 28, 2025

Tragically passing at 22 years old, Glenn III began his collegiate career with the Michigan Wolverines before transferring in 2023 to Tulane. He started and played in 34 games for the Green Wave last season, averaging 10.6 points and 5.3 rebounds.

Responding to the news, the New Orleans Pelicans made an announcement.

Statement from the New Orleans Pelicans pic.twitter.com/GxA5P6FDDp
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 28, 2025

"The New Orleans Pelicans are deeply saddened to learn about the death of Tulane men's basketball player Gregg Glenn III," the Pelicans shared. "We send our thoughts and prayers to Glenn's family and the entire Tulane community."

Glenn III was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2022, holding offers from top programs such as Alabama, Florida, Arkansas, and many more. He played high school basketball in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

This article first appeared on New Orleans Pelicans on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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