Tulane football coach Jon Sumrall expresses condolences to family of Gregg Glenn III

On Monday, Tulane announced the death of men’s basketball player Gregg Glenn III. He died in what was described as a “tragic accident.”

The Tulane community has been mourning ever since. And as the football team reported for fall camp, coach Jon Sumrall expressed his grief and his condolences to the family.

“Man, our hearts are with the basketball team,” Sumrall said, per WDSU. “Gregg Glenn, just heartbroken for him, his family and coach (Ron) Hunter and his program. Tragedy. Really our hearts are with them during this challenging time.”

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Gregg Glenn III averaged 10.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game last season, while shooting 49.8% from the field. He started all 34 games for the Green Wave and was selected to the AAC Weekly Honor Roll twice.

But above and beyond anything on the court, those close to him remembered him for who he was as a person. Even Sumrall had some experiences he could share.

“Our team, we’ve talked about it,” Sumrall said. “I mean, life’s fragile, and he will be missed. He had an infectious personality.

“As soon as my four kids at home, my oldest two, they go to more basketball games than probably anybody. And my 12-year-old daughter goes, ‘Oh yeah, dad, I remember him. He’s the one that’s got the cool hair.’ That was the first thing she said. We’d sit behind the bench and he would always interact with my kids. Such a special guy and heartbroken for that family and for our basketball program.”

On Monday, Tulane confirmed Gregg Glenn III’s death. The university released a press release addressing the situation.

“It is with profound sadness that I reach out to you today. We have lost a cherished member of our university community, Gregg Glenn III, who died in a tragic accident this weekend,” Tulane vice president Sarah Cunningham wrote in a statement. “He was a talented student-athlete who enriched our lives with his spirit, dedication, and passion for both sports and academics.

“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.”