NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Norfolk State's basketball program operates from Joseph G. Echols Hall on a campus founded in 1935 with 5,616 students, competing within the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference as a Division I-FCS institution. Coach Robert Jones directs a 15-player roster that has compiled a 13-14 overall record while posting a 6-4 conference mark, demonstrating stronger defensive performance where the Spartans limit opponents to 72.6 points per game against their own 75.5-point scoring average. The team's 8-4 home record at Joseph G. Echols Hall contrasts sharply with a 5-10 away record, indicating significant struggles in conference road contests and suggesting a venue-dependent competitive profile.
Norfolk State's conference performance remains competitive despite overall struggles, with the Spartans' 6-4 MEAC record placing them in contention within their league structure. The 2.9-point scoring differential between Norfolk State's offense and defense reveals a closely matched team reliant on balanced play rather than dominant performances in either phase, while the road-home split pinpoints away games as a critical development area for the program.
KEY FACTS
| School | Norfolk State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Venue | Joseph G. Echols Hall |
| Head Coach | Robert Jones |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Melo Baines | F |
| 35 | Dramane Camara | G |
| 14 | Yel Deeng | F |
| 11 | Devon Ellis | F |
| 2 | Elijah Jamison | G |
| 3 | My'kel Jenkins | G |
| 20 | Jordan Leaks | G |
| 23 | Keyontae Lewis | F |
| 7 | Anthony McComb III | G |
| 21 | Jaquel Morris | F |
| 0 | Adrean Newton | G |
| 22 | Mekhi Reid | F |
| 13 | Ahmad Torrence | G |
| 24 | Ryan Williams | G |
| 1 | Dian Wright-Forde | G |
SEASON RECORD
15-17
Overall
9-6
Home
6-11
Away
8-7
Conference
76.4 PPG / 73.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Washington Adventist Shock | W 98-76 |
| Nov 6 | Regent Royals | W 119-55 |
| Nov 8 | William & Mary Tribe | L 78-81 |
| Nov 12 | Old Dominion Monarchs | L 57-60 |
| Nov 15 | Towson Tigers | L 41-51 |
| Nov 22 | Hampton Pirates | W 62-60 |
| Nov 23 | Wyoming Cowboys | L 67-75 |
| Nov 26 | Virginia Lynchburg Dragons | W 136-79 |
| Nov 29 | Arizona Wildcats | L 61-98 |
| Dec 6 | James Madison Dukes | L 67-68 |
| Dec 10 | Baylor Bears | L 67-97 |
| Dec 19 | Grambling Tigers | L 68-80 |
| Dec 20 | Jackson State Tigers | W 82-72 |
| Dec 22 | UTEP Miners | W 72-71 |
| Dec 23 | UC Irvine Anteaters | L 70-89 |
| Dec 28 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 54-63 |
| Jan 3 | North Carolina Central Eagles | L 67-69 |
| Jan 10 | Delaware State Hornets | W 66-64 |
| Jan 13 | Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | L 70-74 |
| Jan 17 | South Carolina State Bulldogs | W 89-82 |
| Jan 20 | Elizabeth City State Vikings | W 86-61 |
| Jan 24 | Coppin State Eagles | W 103-76 |
| Jan 27 | Morgan State Bears | L 78-79 |
| Jan 31 | Howard Bison | L 60-88 |
| Feb 7 | North Carolina Central Eagles | W 75-68 |
| Feb 14 | Delaware State Hornets | W 75-58 |
| Feb 17 | Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | W 70-66 |
| Feb 21 | South Carolina State Bulldogs | W 90-71 |
| Feb 28 | Coppin State Eagles | W 75-69 |
| Mar 2 | Morgan State Bears | L 84-90 |
| Mar 6 | Howard Bison | L 76-84 |
| Mar 12 | South Carolina State Bulldogs | L 82-88 |
ANALYTICS
+2.6
Pt Diff
L3
Streak
46.5%
SOS
#214
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.3988
104.4
Adj O
108.2
Adj D
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Virginia Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Norfolk State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Norfolk State Spartans Men's Basketball competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Norfolk State play men's basketball home games?
- Norfolk State Men's Basketball plays home games at Joseph G. Echols Hall in Norfolk, VA.
- Who is the head coach of Norfolk State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Norfolk State Spartans Men's Basketball is Robert Jones.
- When was Norfolk State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Norfolk State Men's Basketball is not currently available.