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Former Baylor women\u2019s basketball star<\/a> Melissa Jones, who is just one of seven players to ever have their jerseys retired by the program, has died, the team confirmed in a statement. She was 36.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In a social media post shared on Thursday, the Baylor women\u2019s basketball team<\/a> confirmed Jones\u2019 passing.<\/p>\n

“The Baylor Family mourns the loss of 2011 alum Melissa Jones,” the post on Instagram read. “Her impact on our women\u2019s basketball program will not be forgotten. Please keep the Jones family and the Baylor women\u2019s basketball program in your prayers during this time.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Jones\u2019 mother told KWTX<\/u><\/a> that she died in her home in Commerce City, Colorado, on April 3. The cause of death was not immediately known.<\/p>\n

Jones, a Colorado native, played for Baylor from 2007-11, during which she helped the team reach the Final Four<\/a> in 2010 and win the Big 12 championship the following season. She was a fan favorite and became the fifth player in the program\u2019s history to have her jersey retired.\u00a0<\/p>\n

LSU women\u2019s basketball coach Kim Mulkey, who coached Jones during her time at Baylor, released a statement on X, calling Jones more than just a former player.<\/p>\n

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“My heart is broken over the loss of Melissa Jones. She was more than just a player to me \u2014 she was family. She left her mark on Baylor, not just basketball, and she was loved by the entire community. I\u2019m grateful I had the chance to coach her and know her. Rest in peace MJ.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

WNBA<\/a> veteran and former Baylor star Brittney Griner shared the team\u2019s post to her Instagram Stories with a caption that read, “You will be missed MJ!”<\/p>\n

The two played at Baylor together from 2009-11.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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