Freshman guard Melanie Jimenez gives NJCU a pesky spark with hustle and poise
In the 2025-26 season, Melanie Jimenez has flashed a gritty, low-usage guard profile for New Jersey City, averaging 5.5 minutes, 1.0 rebound, and 0.0 points through her first two appearances, while also earning a season-high eight points and seven rebounds in an early-February game. She looks like the kind of player coaches love: quick, team-first, and unafraid to attack the paint or make the extra effort play. The fit is best for a program that values defensive energy, toughness, and steady development more than instant scoring punch.
