Jachin Mertes brings rebounding, shot-making, and steady two-way value to Simpson’s backcourt
Mertes looks like a reliable, multi-skill guard who impacts winning beyond scoring: in his most recent listed college season, he averaged 6.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 23.3 minutes while starting all 25 games, leading his team in rebounds and ranking among the MIAC leaders on the glass. He adds pop as a perimeter shooter, showed he can spike for big nights from three, and brings a competitive, do-the-glue-work profile that fits teams needing toughness, versatility, and consistency more than empty-volume offense.
