An experienced executive who formerly worked with Crown Growth Partners, Geoff Block has served as the manager of real estate investment firm RLB Squared since 2013. An alumnus of Tulane University, Geoff Block continues to support the school through regular donations to its athletics programs.
On June 21, 2018, Melvin Frazier became the first Tulane University basketball player to be selected in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft since 1997. Frazier, a junior and former star player at Higgins High School, was selected 35th overall by the Orlando Magic.
Frazier had a memorable campaign in 2017-18 as the Green Wave forward averaged 15.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game en route to winning the Most Improved Player for the American Athletic Conference. He averaged 11.5 points as a sophomore and 5.2 points as a freshman. Following the season, Frazier stood out at May's NBA Draft Combine as he registered a 40.5-inch vertical leap, which was second-highest among all forwards.
