Michael Sweetney, former NBA player and Georgetown star, dies at 43
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Michael Sweetney, who played for the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls, has passed away at 43. His wife, India Sweetney, shared the news on Facebook, highlighting his dedication to family. Sweetney was drafted ninth overall by the Knicks in 2003 after a successful college career at Georgetown, where he helped the Hoyas reach the Sweet 16 in the 2001 NCAA Tournament. He became a mental health advocate following his playing career and served as an assistant coach at Yeshiva University. No cause of death has been reported.
- •Sweetney was drafted by the Knicks in 2003.
- •He played four seasons in the NBA, including time with the Bulls.
- •He was a mental health advocate after retiring in 2017.
- •Sweetney's wife announced his passing in a Facebook post.
- •He served as an assistant coach at Yeshiva University.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — What happened to Mike Sweetney? What we know about ex-NBA forward
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Sweetney, one of Georgetown basketball's greatest players, dies at 43
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Sweetney, former Georgetown great and NBA first-round pick, dies at 43
"Michael Sweetney, an All-American big man at Georgetown who was taken by the Knicks No. 9 overall in the 2003 NBA Draft, has died at 43 years old
"Mike Sweetney died at the age of 43 after he starred at Georgetown and played for the Knicks and Bulls.
"Sweetney played four seasons in the NBA after being drafted ninth overall by the Knicks in 2003.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 7:33 PMWhat happened to Mike Sweetney? What we know about ex-NBA forward
Mike Sweetney died at the age of 43 after he starred at Georgetown and played for the Knicks and Bulls.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 7:18 PMMichael Sweetney, one of Georgetown basketball's greatest players, dies at 43
Michael Sweetney, an All-American big man at Georgetown who was taken by the Knicks No. 9 overall in the 2003 NBA Draft, has died at 43 years old
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 6:45 PMMichael Sweetney, former Georgetown great and NBA first-round pick, dies at 43
Sweetney played four seasons in the NBA after being drafted ninth overall by the Knicks in 2003.
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