The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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JUNE / JULY 2022 THE WOLVERINE 33 2022 BASKETBALL RECRUITING ISSUE Glenn also played for the Georgia Stars of the EYBL in 2021, where presi- dent and founder Norman Parker saw a well-rounded, athletic prospect. Parker founded the program in 1989 and has seen 21 of his players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. During that time, has been a part of the develop- ment of more than 500 Division I col- lege athletes. " W h a t w e a l l o w e d Gregg to do was come in and play with his athleti- cism and his game," Parker said. "Not only does he shoot the basketball re- ally well, but he also gets downhill from the wing really quick and finishes around the rim. What I like about him is that he is not afraid to play defense. "Most of these young men come in and all they can think about is scoring. Gregg is more of a complete player and above all else, he is coachable." Versatility figures to be where Glenn brings the most value to the Wolver- ines. He is listed as a power forward, but Parker sees a scenario where he can make an impact in multiple areas. "They can play him at the two or the three," Parker said. "He's definitely a wing player. He is going to bring some good offense to the team. There is no question about that. He will fit the role and whatever Coach Howard wants him to do, he is capable. Once he learns Michigan's system, he is going to fit in very well. "Gregg is a multi-position player. He is not just a shooting guard or a power forward. He is more of a down- hill, wing-type player. But if you do not guard him on the perimeter, he is going to knock down shots. He is a very ver- satile player." Glenn is far from a finished product, though. His biggest strides will have to come at the defensive end of the floor. "All these young men can play better defense," Parker said. "I think he prob- ably needs to make the most improve- ments on that end. He had to do a lot of scoring in high school. At Michigan, he is not going to have to be the guy where it is all on his shoulders." According to Parker, Glenn's team- first attitude will be what endears him from the day he sets foot on campus. He just wants to take care of his business and maximize each day. "He is one of those guys that just focuses on basket- ball," Parker said. "Gregg is a tremendous person, and character goes a long way. He is blessed with athleticism and a great skill set, but it is going to be his character that carries at Michigan and well into the pros." Glenn hopes to build up his basketball resume on the floor but wants to grow in personal areas while he works into a role in Ann Arbor. "I hope to get a lot of things out of my college experience," Glenn said. "I want to become a better person and mature more. Helping others more. I hope my body is good. That's what I want to focus on." ❏ TEAM FIRST Gregg Glenn III Brings High Character And Versatility To Michigan's Roster BY ANTHONY BROOME Georgia Stars founder and president Norman Parker "Gregg is a tremendous person, and character goes a long way. He is blessed with athleticism and a great skill set, but it is going to be his character that carries him at Michigan and well into the pros." F orward Gregg Glenn III will be making the trip up north from the Miami area to Ann Arbor, just as his next head coach Juwan Howard did. Howard made Glenn a priority on the recruiting trail and secured a commitment from him on Oct. 5, 2021. "They were like family to me," Glenn told The Wolverine. "Juwan helps people get to their goals. He's been where everybody wants to be." Glenn — a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native — is a four-star signee and No. 124 prospect in the 2022 class per the On3 Consensus (and No. 133 in On3's own ratings). The 6-foot-7 power forward averaged 10.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game during his senior season in high school. U-M is getting a raw but developing forward who hopes to display a selfless attitude at the next level. "I'm a playmaker," he said. "I'm not afraid of anything. That's it. But I love to see other people win." Glenn averaged 10.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 steals per game during his senior season at Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Calvary Christian Academy in 2021-22. PHOTO COURTESY MICHIGAN PHOTOGRAPHY