The former Georgetown Hoops star’s wife, India, announced his death. 9 overall in the 2003 NBA draft, has died. Sweetney was 43 years old.
Mike Sweetney, who played for the New York Knicks after being picked by the team as No.
He’s been my best friend for 30 years and my husband for almost 20. The Yeshiva University Men’s Basketball program, where Sweetney coached, also confirmed the death , noting: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Coach Mike Sweetney, a cherished friend of the YU Macs program and MacsLive. This story is being updated.
Sweetney was a high school and college football coach. He was working with the Yeshiva University Men’s basketball team and New York’s Ramaz School girls’ basketball team as head coach. India Sweetney’s Instagram did not mention a cause of death . “His children were the light of his life, and he lived every day to give them the best life possible. I’m not sure what we or I will do without him. “Michael was an incredible person who will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with his family. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
“The Knicks are saddened to hear about the passing of Michael Sweetney,” the 2026 NBA winners wrote in a X post.
