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Baylor Basketball Star Melissa Jones Dies at 36
10 Apr
Summary
- Former Baylor guard Melissa Jones died on April 3 at age 36.
- She was honored for her hustle, courage, and leadership.
- Coach Kim Mulkey remembered her as the team's 'glue'.
Former Baylor University basketball player Melissa Jones died on April 3 at her home in Commerce City, Colorado. She was 36 years old. The university confirmed her passing, noting her significant impact on the women's basketball program.
Jones, a fan-favorite guard during her time at Baylor, was a top-10 player in multiple school categories. She was the first recipient of the Melissa Jones Hustle and Courage Award in 2011. Her coach, Kim Mulkey, lauded Jones for her "full speed" approach and exceptional leadership.
Coach Mulkey emphasized Jones's role as the team's "glue," stating her effort, caring, knowledge, and toughness were unmatched. Teammates respected her greatly, and she was remembered as a great leader who motivated others. Jones' mother shared that her daughter cherished her time at Baylor and maintained many friendships from that era.
