Robert Jones
Robert Jones is a tremendous coach who continues to impact the athletics and students of the university. In 2025–2026, head coach Robert Jones will begin his 19th season with the Spartans overall and his 13th season as head coach of the Norfolk State men's basketball program. Jones has amassed over 200 victories, won three MEAC Tournament titles, and been named MEAC Coach of the Year three times over his illustrious career. Additionally, for the second straight year, Norfolk State finished 24-11 overall, going 11-3 to earn a share of the Spartans' fifth MEAC regular season title under Jones. In a historic title game, the Spartans overcame South Carolina State 66-65 in the MEAC Semifinal and Final. In 2024–2025, Jones had yet another outstanding season, winning both the MEAC regular season and tournament to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Despite losing six letterwinners from the previous campaign, the Spartans managed to accomplish the feat. Furthermore, Jones has received many awards in 2022, including MEAC Coach of the Year for the second time in his career in 2022 after leading the Spartans to a 12-2 conference record and a MEAC regular season championship. After defeating Coppin State 72-57 in the MEAC Championship to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament, the squad finished 24-7 overall, its best season since the 2011–12 campaign. For the second year in a row, Jones was voted MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Coach.