In his senior season, he was awarded Bay Rivers District "Player of the Year," along with 1st Team All-Region and All-State honors.

[5] He played in Brazil for the AABI CLineSP Artur Nogueira, made great games being fundamental for the conquest of the Paulista championship, but the team went bankrupt and he was waived.

Melton was noticed as one of the most athletic players in his draft class, and he showcased that athleticism very fast with his teammates.

Melton struggled in his first conference, the 2013–14 PBA Philippine Cup, due to injuries on the finger, but bounced back and even won the Best Player of the Game honors.

On November 25, 2021, Melton, along with Kyle Pascual, was traded to the Terrafirma Dyip for James Laput.

[9] On December 24, 2021, after only playing three games for the Dyip, Melton was traded to the Blackwater Bossing for Ed Daquioag.