A Game-Changing HBCU Move as Mid-Major Star Transfers to Grambling

HBCU basketball fans have every reason to pay attention. Former Canisius guard, Paul McMillan IV, one of the top mid-major scorers in the country is headed to Grambling State University, making him one of the most impactful transfers in HBCU hoops this offseason.

And it’s not just about numbers, though his 20.0 points per game, second in the MAAC and top-25 nationally, certainly speak volumes.

It’s about momentum.

McMillan’s transfer isn’t just another roster shift. It’s a statement. The 6-foot-1 Cincinnati native is bringing a proven scoring résumé to the SWAC. And with new head coach Patrick Crarey, who arrives from Florida A&M, installing a fast-paced, guard-friendly offense, this duo might just light up the scoreboard in ways Grambling fans haven’t seen in years.

McMillan’s path has never been linear. After stints at NJIT and Central Michigan, it was at Canisius College where everything clicked. Twice scoring 31 points in a single game, he became the first Golden Griffin to average 20+ in over a decade. Before that, he was a high school legend at Woodward (OH), finishing with 2,658 career points, 7th-most in Ohio history.

Now, he’s betting on an HBCU.

He’s not alone.