Melton, a junior at Cedar Creek High School in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, is a rising star on the recruiting circuit. He has interest and offers elsewhere, of course, but the RU offer holds special significance for him.
"He loves Rutgers," father Gary Melton told Donald Forbes of StateOfRutgers.com when asked about his son's affinity for the Scarlet Knights. "He did well at their camp this year as sophomore and I think that was the beginning of some serious mutual interest between the two sides. He grew up with Rutgers, so they have a special place in his heart for sure.