Tayra Melendez brings veteran guard play and two-way reliability to Rhode Island
Melendez is a proven, high-impact guard whose game is built on consistency, rebounding for her size, playmaking, and defensive activity; in Rhode Island’s 2015-16 season, she played every game, started 24, averaged 6.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 62 assists, and 45 blocks, while reaching 1,000 career points. Her real value goes beyond box scores: she has a leadership profile, international experience with Puerto Rico, and a reputation for intensity and versatility that fits teams needing a dependable, hard-nosed connector rather than a pure volume scorer.
