Player profileNorfolk State Men's Basketball
Norfolk State · Men's Basketball
Melo Baines
F · Sophomore · #6 · 6' 8" · 225 lbs
From Norfolk, VA
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Estimated NIL value
$25.8K
Norfolk State · Men's Basketball
Melo Baines
F · Sophomore · #6 · 6' 8" · 225 lbs
From Norfolk, VA
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Estimated NIL value
$25.8K
Norfolk State · Men's Basketball
F · Sophomore · #6 · 6' 8" · 225 lbs
From Norfolk, VA
Estimated NIL value
$25.8K
Modeled from role, roster, recruiting, current market evidence, and school-pool reconciliation.
Pool-accounting allocation: $19.3K
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Melo Baines is a 6' 8" 225 lbs Sophomore Forward for Norfolk State and is listed by ESPN from Norfolk, VA. Melo Baines ranks 11th within the current Norfolk State men's basketball roster. The modeled value is $25.8K, with $19.3K allocated to reconcile the sport pool.
Pool share by sport
1.5%
Men's Basketball pool: $1.25M
Pool share of school
0.6%
Norfolk State roster market: $3.35M
Roster dollars tracked
$1.25M
Norfolk State Men's Basketball pool-accounting sum
Recent game logs
8
Latest verified ESPN appearances
Live player file
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Position
Forward
Class
Sophomore
Jersey
#6
Height
6' 8"
Weight
225 lbs
Hometown
Norfolk, VA
Roster status
Active
Current listing
Norfolk State Spartans
2026 season production
ESPN player feedSeason Averages
4.4
Points
2.0
Rebounds
0.1
Assists
0.1
Steals
0.1
Blocks
67.1
Field goal %
Season Totals
128
Points
58
Rebounds
2
Assists
2
Steals
3
Blocks
67.1
Field goal %
Season Misc Totals
0
DD2
0
TD3
0
DQ
0
EJECT
1
TECH
0
FLAG
Career history
| Season | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Norfolk State Spartans | 2.8 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 54.1 | 0.0 | 87.5 |
| 2026 | Norfolk State Spartans | 4.4 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 67.1 | 100.0 | 75.0 |
| Career | All teams | 3.8 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 62.9 | 50.0 | 77.8 |
| Season | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Norfolk State Spartans | 47 | 33 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 54.1 | 0.0 | 87.5 |
| 2026 | Norfolk State Spartans | 128 | 58 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 67.1 | 100.0 | 75.0 |
| Career | All teams | 175 | 91 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 62.9 | 50.0 | 77.8 |
| Season | Team | DD2 | TD3 | DQ | EJECT | TECH | FLAG | AST/TO | STL/TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Norfolk State Spartans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| 2026 | Norfolk State Spartans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Career | All teams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
Latest games
South Carolina State BulldogsMar 12, 2026 · 88-820 PTS · 0 REB · 0 AST · 0 STLL
Howard BisonMar 6, 2026 · 84-762 PTS · 1 REB · 0 AST · 0 STLL
Morgan State BearsMar 2, 2026 · 90-840 PTS · 2 REB · 0 AST · 0 STLW
Coppin State EaglesFeb 28, 2026 · 75-692 PTS · 3 REB · 0 AST · 0 STLWSouth Carolina State BulldogsFeb 21, 2026 · 90-719 PTS · 6 REB · 0 AST · 0 STLW
Maryland Eastern Shore HawksFeb 17, 2026 · 70-666 PTS · 0 REB · 0 AST · 0 STLW
Delaware State HornetsFeb 14, 2026 · 75-580 PTS · 1 REB · 0 AST · 0 STLW
North Carolina Central EaglesFeb 7, 2026 · 75-686 PTS · 1 REB · 0 AST · 0 STLSideline Data Desk
Frontcourt value reflects size scarcity, two-way role, production potential, and demand across the national transfer market. For Melo Baines, the current roster role, class, recruiting signal, program market, and available market evidence produce a $25.8K headline case.
The visible base estimate is $25.8K. The pool-accounting allocation is $19.3K, equal to about 1.5% of the Norfolk State men's basketball market. The player ranks 11th on that roster.
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