Tulane Green Wave Basketball Preview 2025-2026
Patrick Harkness • October 27, 2025
2025-2026 Tulane Green Wave Basketball Season Preview
In Memory of Gregg Glenn III
Head coach Ron Hunter, now in his seventh year at the helm (89-89), has gradually transformed Tulane into a team that can contend. Alot of optimism surrounds the team with the Wave being picked to finish third in the American Conference. Compared to last season's team, Ron will be counting on more leadership especially with a vet savvy team. Development and chemistry will also be key with some younger players from last season stepping into bigger roles.
That being said THE Tulane Green Wave men's basketball team enters the 2025-2026 season with high expectations. After losing 5 players to the transfer portal including key players like Kam Williams, Kaleb Banks and Mari Jordan, Ron Hunter wasted no time in hitting the portal and the 2025 recruiting class. Ron and his coaching staff were able to haul in 4 transfer portal players and 2 freshmen. The 4 transfers look to immediately help out the team and hit the ground running while the two freshmen look to slowly get involved as the season progresses.
Rowan Brumbaugh and Asher Woods received pre-season accolades for the Wave. Rowan was picked as Pre-Season Conference Player of the Year and Asher Woods was picked as second team all-conference.
As a team Tulane was picked to finish 3rd in the American Conference. Ron has stated “I'm not worried about pre-season rankings, all I'm focusing on is getting the team ready and winning the American Conference and Post-Season play, we are good enough to do that”
In my season preview I'll go over transfer departures, transfer additions, the recruiting class of 2025, positional breakdown, projected lineups and scouting reports on recruits/transfers/returning players
Coaching Staff
Head Coach
Ron Hunter
7th season
89-89 at Tulane
Associate Head Coach
Ray McCallum
Assistant Coach
Claude Pardue
Assistant Coach
Sean Mock
Assistant Coach
Gebereal Baitey
Assistant Coach
Rj Hunter
Supporting Staff
Director of Basketball Operations
Nate Summers
Senior Athletic Trainer
Quinton Nease
Assistant Coach/Strength and Conditioning
Dan Rickaby
Assistant Director/Student Development and Video
Ben Miner
Last Years AAC Standings
Memphis
16-2 Conf
29-6 Overall
North Texas
14-4
27-9
UAB
13-5
24-13
Tulane
12-6
19-15
Florida Atlantic
10-8
18-16
East Carolina
10-8
19-14
Temple
9-9
17-15
Wichita State
8-10
19-15
South Florida
6-12
13-19
Tulsa
6-12
13-20
UTSA
6-12
12-19
Rice
4-14
13-19
Charlotte
3-15
11-22
Roster
0 Tyler Ringgold-F. 6-8/225. R-SO
1 Josh "JoJo" Moore-G. 6-4/205. SO
2 Gregg Glenn III-F. 6-7/240. SR
5 Scotty Middleton-G/F. 6-6/165 JR
7 Rowan Brumbaugh-G. 6-4/185 R-JR
9 KJ Greene-G. 6-3/170 SO
11 Luke Rasmussen-G/F. 6-8/215 R-SO
13 Joseph Teich-G. 5-10/155 SO
15 Robert Moore-G. 6-6/180 FR
22 Asher Woods-G. 6-3/190 SR
23 Percy Daniels-F/C. 6-10/230 SR
32 Luke Cronin-F. 6-8/210 JR
34 Jake Shapiro-G. 6-1/190 R-SO
55 Davion Bradford-C. 7-0/265 SR
77 Vasilije "Vas" Kuridza-F. 6-9/235 FR
99 Curtis Williams Jr-G/F. 6-6/180 JR
Transfer Departures
Logan Stephens- The Junior Guard who came over from Rutgers 2 years ago never really was able to find ground in the Tulane lineup. When they first got Logan, I thought he could potentially be a key bench guy down the road, but things never really clicked for him here. Best of luck.
8 GP, 5.9 min, 26.7%, 2.3 pts.
Kam Williams-(Kentucky) Kam Williams was phenomenal for the Wave last year. It took him several games to find his shot but when he did it was electric. By the end of the season Kam was one of the best players on the team. Kam will be a very hard player to replace but this coaching staff has a plan to use multiple guys to make up for his play.
33 GP, 32 min, 48.5 FG%, 41.2 3PT%, 4.5 reb, 1.3 ast, 1.1 blk, 1.4 stl, 9.3 pts.
Kaleb Banks-
(DePaul) Kaleb started the season on fire from beyond the arc but as the season progressed, he got a little streaky and seemed to fade a little as the season got closer to the end. Either way he was a great player for the wave last season and will also be a tough player to replace. Like I said for Kam it's going to take a couple of players to replace his play on the court.
32 GP, 31 min, 50.6 FG%, 34.1 3PT%, 6.7 reb, 1 ast, 1.3 blk, 14.7 pts
Mari Jordan- (Radford) I was really surprised that Mari left and he went to Radford out of all the places. He was mostly inconsistent on the year but when he got hot, he really helped out the Green Wave. The very first game of the year he balled out and got 18 points but that was against a really bad team, but you got to see his potential. Mari finished the season strong and for the entire year he finished in double digit points 12 times.
Mari Jordan was only a freshman last year and was still learning to play at the collegiate level so I figured he would've come back and be a key player in the lineup, potentially being the number two guy next to Asher Woods and Rowan.
32 GP, 19.6 min, 39.5 FG%, 34.9 3 PT%, 3.6 reb, 7 pts
Spencer Elliot- I really liked Spencer when Tulane first got him in his recruiting cycle and after a year of college ball under his belt I thought he could potentially be a guy off the bench to help out. In the limited amount of time he got on the court you could see the potential but you could also tell he lacked the confidence and aggressiveness to be successful at this level. I still have a lot of faith in Spencer and in the right system I think he can succeed. Best of Luck!
16 GP, 5.3 min, 1.1 reb, .9 pts
Transfer Additions
Josh “JoJo” Moore- (Oral Roberts) A versatile Playmaker with the ball in his hands and can be dynamic in the open court. The most athletic player on the team.
Ron Hunter: “He came over from Oral Roberts so he's getting used to the speed and size. Started off a little slow but is starting to pick it up and figuring out the system. No question he will be a part of the rotation.”
27.5 min, 10.9 pts, 49.4% FG, 4.4 reb, 2.2 ast
Curtis Williams Jr-(Georgetown) A shot making big wing who is versatile and a scoring threat when the ball is in his hands. Williams can be a weapon with his ability to shoot. He has a good mid-range jumper and knows how to attack the rim. A skilled rebounder and can play some defense.
33 GP, 15.4 min, 40% FG, 30% 3PT, 73% FT, 1.8 reb, 4.7 pts
Scotty Middleton- (Seton Hall) Scotty is definitely a Ron Hunter type of player. He can score from all three levels of the court. He plays pretty good defense but needs to get stronger. Good size and long arms. Has good range on his jumper and can play above the rim.
29 GP, 21 min, 43.4% FG, 38.4 3PT%, 77% FT, 2.3 reb, 5.8 pts
Davion Bradford- (East Tenn State) Big strong center who started his career at Kansas State. As a true freshman with Kansas State Bradford was averaging 21 min, 4.3 reb and 7.7 pts. In the right system his potential can be sky high. He's very active around the rim and has the potential to be a scoring threat but should immediately help the wave out in the rebounding and defense department. Davion was one of the most improved players on the team this offseason.
Ron Hunter: "Great Character Guy"
25 GP, 11 min, 52.4 % FG, 2.4 reb, 2.5 pts
Luke Cronin-
(D-3 Yeshiva U)- Walk-on. Started 22 games in D-3 averaging 5.8 points with 5 boards and 3 assists. In the 22 games he averaged 20 min. Started his career at George Washington where he played in 4 games for a total of 6 min.
In High School he was named County and All-Long Island in 2022 and 2023. He received All-State in 2023 and played in the Philly All-American Game.
Recruiting Additions
Robert Moore- 3 Star/87. Ranked 138 in the nation on rivals and the 31st best shooting guard.
During his prep career Moore earned All-Region honors three times and was named All-Lowcountry in South Carolina. He also won the Sniper Award at the 2024 Pangos All-American Camp in Las Vegas. In his debut at the camp, he knocked down five three-pointers on his way to a 23-point performance on 8-of-13 shooting overall. Moore has proven to be a pure and effective shooter during his high school career. This season during his senior campaign he drained 12 shots from beyond the arc in a single game. He also sharpened his skills on the court playing for the AAU Upward Stars program on the Adidas Circuit.
-Tulane Athletic dept
SR: His skill should be able to help and contribute to the Green Wave this season. He really can shoot the 3-Ball from multiple areas of the court. With his size he's able to finish strong and has the ability to create plays. Robert is a smart player/scorer and playmaker. Moore has led the team in scoring in a couple of scrimmages this season.
Ron Hunter: “Phenomenal Shooter and a very skilled basketball player who has a great feel for the game, real opportunity for him to play this season”
Vasilije “Vas” Kuridza- A skilled forward who Tulane brought in late in the process and it's his first time in the United States.
Played with the Bosnia U18 National Team for three seasons…Averaged 7.1 points and 4.5 rebounds in 22 career games with the national youth team… Helped the Bosnia U18 team finish 18th in the 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket Division B, 14th in the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B, and 6th in the 2022 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B… Also participated in club competition including playing two years with KK Igokea in the Bosnian League and the ABA League and spending one season with the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2023 Europe Basketball Without Borders (BWB) organized by the NBA and FIBA… Averaged 6.7 points and 6.2 points during his two seasons with KK Igokea and 2.8 points in four games during the BWB Europe 2023… Helped KK Igokea win the 2023 Bosnian Youth Basketball Champions League. - Tulane Athletic Dept
They found Vas through a friend and got in contact with his agent to bring him in. -Coach Sean Mock
Ron Hunter: “He’s still learning everything between the culture and how to play in the Tulane system. He's a very talented player, so talented I want to find a way for him to play this season, but I don't want to rush him”
Ron seems very excited to get him in the door and start working with him.
Fun Fact: Ron said Vasilije's favorite food is shrimp so he's going to fit right in.
8.8 pts, 7.5 reb, 2.5 ast, 50% FG, 55% FT, 2.5 ast, 3.0 stl
Returning Players
Tyler Ringgold- Tyler really showed his potential in the first two games of the year defensively and offensively. In those two contests he tallied 20 points,13 reb, 2 ast, and 3 blk. Tyler is a very good defensive player and has a lot of promise offensively. I'm expecting a big jump from him this year and really help out the Wave on both ends of the court. Expect him to crash the boards and lock down defenders.
Ron Hunter: "Tyler is working on his corner three shot"
11 min, 43% FG, 21% 3PT, 69% FT, 2.4 reb, 3.6 pts
Rowan Brumbaugh- Will be the key for Tulane this season. Rowan is a true Quarterback for this Green Wave team scoring and passing the ball. Last season he played in all 34 games earning All-AAC First Team and Newcomer of the year. He collected 20 or more points in 9 games and had a career high of 25 points. In 17 games last year he had at least 5 assists and a career high of 11. This year he received the Pre-Season Player of the Year.
Rowan told me aspects of his game he wants to improve: "My 3-point percentage and making the first simple read. Getting better at what I do."
35 min, 41 FG%, 35% 3PT, 81% FT, 4 reb, 4.8 ast, 1.6 stl, 15.5 pts
KJ Greene- The highest recruit in Tulane basketball history returns for the Wave. He played sparingly last season 25 out of 34 games but still got good time for a true freshman. KJ was inconsistent at times and a little turnover prone, but he was a true freshman learning the college level of play. KJ has the ability to be a good PG and shows a lot of promise in facilitating the basketball to other players for the score, very good passer. In 3 games he recorded three assists and 5 pts. His career high was against UAB when he scored 9 pts on 4 of 5 shooting.
7 min, 39% FG, 28% 3PT, 65% FT, 1.5 pts
Luke Rasmussen- A big guard/forward (6-8) who has potential down the road with Tulane. We may get to see what Luke has with the lack of depth at the power forward position. Has a good three ball and can crash the boards. Redshirted this past season.
2 years ago, at Lafayette College averaged 2.5 pts, 1.6 reb and 14 threes made. Best game was against army and combined for 12 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists
Joseph Teich- Was a walk-on last year who got into 9 games as a freshman. Knocked down a three pointer late in the contest against USC in the College Basketball Crown.
Asher Woods- Asher is building off a very strong season from last year and its showing in offseason workouts and practices.
Ron Hunter: “Asher has been practicing very well for this team and is becoming a vocal leader by taking players under his wing”.
Like coach said Woods has also taken on a leadership role for the Wave this season and also been a mentor for a new transfer player.
Asher has been helping with the development of newcomer Josh “JoJo” Moore.
Woods is really excited to be the leader in the locker room and for the younger guys.
I talked to Asher about his personnel goals/team goals and areas of his game he wants to improve: “I'm always focused on the team and just showing up every day, we got a group of guys who can win. Playing one day at a time and being consistent." "Being more effective in every aspect of the game, understanding the details like film and being aggressive at all times, knowing my role”
11.5 pts, 2.5 reb, 2.4 ast, 42.3 FG%, 33.6% 3PT
Percy Daniels- I'm expecting a jump from Percy this season, on the court and as a vocal leader. Last season he got in on 34 contests and was inconsistent at times but when he was on, he provided a defensive spark and a guy who could score around the rim. As the season progresses this year, I could see him gaining some confidence and being a good starter or key guy off the bench. Expect Percy to come in at the Power Forward position this year.
10 min, 66% FG, 66% FT, 1.7 reb, .8 blk, 1.6 pts
Jake Shapiro- The walk-on got into 9 contests last season averaging 1.4 min with .7 pts. Jake knocked down a three against two teams last season, Southern Miss and UTSA.
Most Improved Offseason Player
Davion Bradford-
"DB" has been practicing so well with the team that they had to start changing/tweaking the offense to get him more involved with the ball around the rim. A real quality post player.
Ron Hunter: " Really impressed and floored with how talented he is. DB could turn out to be really special."
Key Players This Season
1. Rowan Brumbaugh
2. Asher Woods
3. Scotty Middleton
Break Out Player's
1. KJ Greene
2. Davion Bradford
3. Tyler Ringgold
Positional Breakdown
PG
Rowan Brumbaugh will be the quarterback of the room, expect another big season from the Redshirt Junior who received Pre-Season Player of the Year honors. KJ Greene should be the first one off the bench to come in for Rowan. Expect a jump from him this season with a year under his belt, could also see Rowan going out to SG and Greene at point.
Asher Woods also has the ability to come in and play PG if need be.
SG
Asher Woods the Pre-Season 2nd team All-Conference SG really started to play well as the season went on. Woods has the potential to be a really good ball player, and I think he has a chance at All-First team conference when the season is over.
The first guy off the bench could be multiple of guys depending on the situation. Josh "JoJo" Moore and Curtis Williams, two new transfer's both have the ability to come off the bench and be productive for Tulane and give them a little spark. I could also see Scotty Middelton moving from SF to SG in certain situations.
SF
Scotty Middelton could be the dark horse of this team. He fits perfectly into this style of play. Started his career at Ohio State where he got in 30 games and played fairly well for a true freshman. If he can get some confidence and put everything together watch out Tulane fans.
Just like SG this position as well could see different guys come in and play. Curtis Williams and true freshman Robert Moore. Curtis comes over from Georgetown where he played in 33 games, a skilled jump shooter and rebounder who can also play defense. Robert Moore a very skilled shooter from beyond the arc could be lighting in a bottle and a key spark off the bench if things aren't going the Waves way and they need some big 3's.
PF
This position gets a little tricky with the lack of depth, but Tyler Ringgold should take over this spot, a very skilled defender and rebounder. Has the potential to find his three ball and knows how to score inside with aggression. Tyler could very well be the leader defensively for this team.
The international recruit Tulane got late in the process is Vasilije "VAS" Kuridza. Vas is a skilled forward who has the potential to help Tulane out down the road.
Percy Daniels is expected to come in and play the 4 spot, more of a traditional style of play. Something that Tulane basketball hasn't seen in a while.
C
Percy Daniels returns for the Green Wave and should get the starting nod but keep a very close eye on Davion Bradford. Davion has been practicing very well for Tulane and they're tweaking the offense just for him. Both Percy and Davion will be splitting time throughout the season. Expecting good thing's from the big men.
Projected Lineups
PG- Rowen Brumbaugh
SG- Asher Woods
SF- Scotty Middleton
PF- Tyler Ringgold/Percy Daniels
C- Percy Daniels/Davion Bradford
Backups
PG- KJ Greene
SG- Josh "JoJo" Moore
SF- Curtis Williams/Robert Moore
PF- Percy Daniels/Curtis Williams/Robert Moore/Scotty Middleton
C- Davion Bradford/Percy Daniels
Recruiting
Class of 2026- 1 Commit
Tobias Brinkley
(CG/SF) 6-6/180- 4 star on ESPN and 7th best prospect in Georgia.
SR: (Good court vision and great passer. Versatility allows him to create separation and scoring opportunities for himself and other teammates, a true offensive threat. Relentless, hustles and a smart player. Brinkley shows the size and skill at the shooting guard and small forward position)
Class of 2026 Recruits
Gregory “Pops” Dunson-PG- 6-0/185. 3 Star/88
Javonte Floyd-C- 6-9/220. 3 Star/88
Collin Ross-PF- 6-9/200. 4 Star/90. Currently committed to VCU
Tyshawn Duncan-C- 6-8/215. 4 Star/90 Currently committed to Louisiana
Harris Reynolds-SG- 6-4/170. 4 Star/90. Visiting several schools Tulane not listed
Joseph Hartman-PG- 6-6/193. 4 Star/90. Currently committed to Michigan
Julian Washington-CG- 6-4/180. Final four Cincinnati, Dayton, FAU, Northern Iowa
Class of 2027
Evan Toms-C- 6-9/225. Tulane Offer
Ty Shine-G- 6-2. Tulane Offer
Allen Shaw-PG- 5-10/160. Attended Tulane Camp
Class of 28
Christian Clair-CG- 6-1/158.
Schedule
Nov 3, 2025
vs
Samford
8:30 pm
Nov 8, 2025
vs
Texas St.
2:00 pm
Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse
Nov 11, 2025
@
Louisiana
TBA
Cajundome
Nov 14, 2025
vs
New Orleans
7:30 pm
ESP+
Nov 21, 2025
vs
Utah St.
1:00 pm
ESP2
TD Arena
Nov 28, 2025
vs
Nicholls
3:00 pm
Dec 2, 2025
vs
Grambling St.
7:30 pm
Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse
Dec 6, 2025
vs
Akron
4:00 pm
Dec 10, 2025
vs
Tougaloo
7:30 pm
Dec 13, 2025
vs
UC San Diego
11:30 pm
Lee's Family Forum
Dec 17, 2025
vs
La. Tech
7:30 pm
Dec 20, 2025
vs
Portland St.
7:30 pm
Dec 31, 2025
@
East Carolina
TBA
Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum
Jan 4, 2026
vs
FAU
TBA
Jan 10, 2026
@
UTSA
TBA
Jan 14, 2026
vs
UAB
TBA
Jan 18, 2026
vs
North Texas
TBA
Jan 21, 2026
@
FAU
TBA
Jan 25, 2026
@
Charlotte
TBA
Dale F. Halton Arena
Jan 28, 2026
vs
South Florida
TBA
Feb 1, 2026
@
Memphis
TBA
Feb 8, 2026
vs
Wichita St.
TBA
Feb 11, 2026
vs
Temple
TBA
Feb 15, 2026
@
UAB
TBA
Feb 18, 2026
@
North Texas
TBA
The Super Pit
Feb 22, 2026
vs
Rice
TBA
Feb 25, 2026
vs
Tulsa
TBA
Mar 1, 2026
@
South Florida
TBA
ESP+
Mar 4, 2026
@
Temple
TBA
Mar 8, 2026
vs
Memphis
TBA
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New Orleans Saints 17 - 19 Atlanta Falcons The Saints' season is officially over. As sad as it is to say that, this season ended on a much more positive note than I expected, and has me actually looking forward to the offseason, not dreading it. The defense finished on a positive note, Tyler Shough is definitely the guy for at least the next few seasons, and Kellen Moore improved over the second half of the year. If the season finished how we expected prior to Shough saving the team, this offseason would be much more bleak in appearance. This is supposed to be a week 18 recap, but why recap a game no one really had any expectations for or cared about? No one, not even us Saints fans or analysts, really expected Shough to be able to do much with this offensive group, and he couldn’t really. Sure, he made a few really good plays, but you could tell Kellen Moore was struggling to find plays that he felt confident running with the receivers, and I don’t view that as a negative, just a bad scenario for everyone. Because of this, I am not going to write this really as a week 18 recap, but more as a short preview of this offseason. Chase Young Chase Young has made it clear that he is the best young player on this Saints team. Maybe you could swap him out with Chris Olave, but I struggle to overlook his incredible performances and constant clutch play in big moments to close out the year. He finished this game with one and a half sacks and three tackles for losses, but should have even had one more sack and a forced fumble on his stat sheet. Mickey Loomis seemingly has gotten away with the deal of a lifetime, sorry Loomis haters, by signing Young to a three-year deal for only $17 million per year on average. That is more than $10 million less than what the top 10 defensive end salaries are on a per-year basis, and Young has 10 sacks in 12 games played. While watching this one, I texted my buddies and said that Young is a top 10 EDGE in the league at this point, but they disagree. Although he may not be right now, Chase Young is quickly improving and becoming what everyone expected him to be when he came into the league. If he continues down this path, it would be extremely reasonable for him to try and get a pay raise after next season. Going into this offseason, the Saints must add at least one other piece to the defensive end rotation, so teams are forced to take their focus off of Young and open up the opportunity for even more plays by him. Tyler Shough Tyler Shough did not by any means have a perfect game; he finished 23 of 39 for 259 yards and a touchdown and an interception. However, as I said earlier, I don’t think anyone expected him to with the weapons at his disposal. He led the team down the field multiple times, and a Charlie Smyth missed field goal, and Dante Pettis offensive pass interference made this game appear worse offensively than it was. He made some throws and plays out of scheme that once again added to the current mindset that he is the team’s future, so I am not worried about the interception that came late in the fourth quarter on the tenth or so double slant pattern of the game. However, I will say that Shough’s ability to make things work at times with this battered of a weapon room is impressive in itself, and means that if the team decides to go and get him weapons in the draft or free agency, he can be even more successful. I’d really like the Saints to leave the draft with one of the following: Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon, or Elijah Sarratt. If they do that, I think this offense alongside Shough would be extremely fun to watch next season. The Defense The Saints' defense finished the season without allowing a fourth-quarter touchdown since Week 11 against the Falcons. Yes, week 11. Although I felt the defense started off pretty rough, the second half of the season was a true testament to Brandon Staley’s abilities as a defensive coordinator. The Saints' defense improved this season in both total scoring and yardage allowed in comparison to last season, at 17th and 9th, respectively, before this game. They played another great game here with what should have been two turnovers if it weren’t for a bad call by the refs on the Chase Young strip-sack. Quincy Riley and Jonas Sanker both have been massive additions to this side of the ball, and Danny Stutsman appears to have the potential to be good whenever Werner or Davis leave. If the Saints decide to run it back with this same defense and bring back the vets, it would not be the worst thing in the world, but I would still like to see them bring in more young talent. Closing Time This season was my first writing for the team, and I really enjoyed recapping all of the highs and lows of the season and trying to let you guys know exactly how I felt about the team week in, week out. As much as I hate this team missing the playoffs and the season ending today, I’m happy I had this opportunity and look forward to doing the same next season. I may write a few offseason articles, but if not, I will definitely have a few Saints-focused episodes on my YouTube channel, Jenks Island. Until next time, Who Dat!! Offensive MVP: Tyler Shough Defensive MVP: Chase Young Special Teams MVP: NONE (Please fire Phil Galiano)
The final game of the season is here!