Four former Grambling State men’s basketball players are continuing their careers overseas: Roderick Coffee III in Portugal, Derrius Ward in Montenegro, Jamil Muttilib in Germany and Devyn Franklin in El Salvador. Each credited Grambling with helping prepare them for professional basketball and the challenges of competing internationally.

By the Numbers
  • 4 former Grambling State players are competing professionally overseas.
  • They are playing in 4 countries: Portugal, Montenegro, Germany and El Salvador.
Bottom Line

Grambling’s impact extends beyond college: all four players are carrying their experience—and the Tigers’ name—into professional leagues abroad.