Jon Mends brings steady two-way guard play for Youngstown State
In the 2025-26 season, Jon Mends has been a useful all-around guard for Youngstown State, averaging 5.6 points, 3.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.7 steals per game, which points to a facilitator who can help organize the offense and contribute across categories.[2] For a team, the appeal is his balance: he looks like a connective, do-the-little-things guard rather than a pure scorer, and that kind of player often fits best alongside higher-usage talent.[2] Youngstown State has been a competitive but inconsistent 15-17 group in 2025-26, so Mends is operating in a real game environment, not empty numbers.[3][4]
