October 5th 2023.
Greg Brooks Jr., a college football player and safety for Louisiana State University Tigers, has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer: medulloblastoma. His diagnosis came after emergency surgery three weeks ago to remove a tumor in his brain.
This announcement was made by the Brooks family, LSU Athletics, and Our Lady of the Lake Health in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Catherine O’Neal, chief medical officer at Our Lady of the Lake Health, reported that the surgery was successful in removing the tumor, and that there was no evidence that the cancer has spread.
The Greg Brooks Victory Fund was set up by LSU’s Tiger Athletic Foundation to offset the costs related to his care, such as treatment, medicine, therapy, travel and more. The Brooks family thanked their LSU family and Tiger fans for their support in a written statement.
Greg Brooks Jr. grew up in Louisiana and played three seasons with Arkansas from 2019 to 2022 before transferring to LSU in 2022. His former team sent well wishes his way via their social media account.
This season, the team captain had started two games and recorded eight tackles and two passes defended. His last game was the Tigers’ blowout 72-10 victory over Grambling University on Sept. 9.
Please continue to keep Greg and his family in your thoughts and prayers. We’re all with him for the battle! Visit the Greg Brooks Victory Fund to support him.
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