Former Baylor women’s basketball star dead at 36
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Former Baylor women’s basketball guard Melissa Jones died at age 36 in Commerce City, Colorado; the cause of death was not disclosed.
- Jones played for Baylor from 2007-11, helping lead the team to the 2010 Final Four and a Big 12 championship in 2011, and was named the 2011 Big 12 Female Sportsperson of the Year.
- Known as the team’s “glue,” Jones was highly respected for her leadership, effort, and toughness, with Baylor retiring her No. 5 jersey in honor of her contributions.
- Jones maintained a close relationship with former coach Kim Mulkey, who praised her impact on the team and the Waco community.
- She is survived by her mother, grandmothers, brothers, nieces, and nephews, and was remembered by family and teammates as a bright light with a radiant spirit.
