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Former NBA forward Michael Sweetney, the Knicks’ No. 9 pick in the 2003 draft, died at 43. After two seasons with New York and two with Chicago, he played overseas and later coached at Yeshiva University; he starred at Georgetown before his pro career.
Michael Sweetney, Georgetown’s All-American forward and No. 9 pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, has died at 43. He starred for the Hoyas, played four NBA seasons with the Knicks and Bulls, continued his career overseas, and later coached at Yeshiva University. His family did not disclose a cause of death, and the article notes his public discussion of depression after his father’s 2003 passing.
Georgetown standout and NBA veteran Michael Sweetney died at 43 after a four-season NBA career with the Knicks and Bulls; the 2003 No. 9 pick posted 6.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 233 games and ranks among Georgetown's all-time leaders in rebounds, points and blocks, later serving as an assistant coach at Yeshiva University.
Georgetown University basketball standout Mike Sweetney, a DMV native and 2003 NBA first-round pick who played for the Knicks and Bulls, has died. His wife India announced the death, praising him as a devoted husband and father; Sweetney later worked in coaching and mental health awareness. Memorial service information has not yet been publicly announced.
Former Georgetown Hoyas and Knicks star Patrick Ewing is expected to join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach, per an unnamed team source; no contract has been finalized. Ewing, 63, previously coached Georgetown (2017-2023) and has 15 seasons of NBA assistant experience, including a prior Wizards stint in 2002-03, with teams such as the Rockets, Magic, and Bobcats/Hornets. The Wizards are led by Brian Keefe; discussions were first reported by SNY.
Patrick Ewing has agreed to join the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach under Brian Keefe, returning to the NBA sidelines after serving as Knicks Basketball Ambassador. The Hall of Famer’s extensive coaching resume includes NBA and college roles, including a prior stint with the Wizards, and his move comes as Washington, which finished 14-68 last season, looks to improve in 2026-27 with a young core reportedly including Trae Young, Anthony Davis and top pick AJ Dybantsa aboard.
The Syracuse Orange men's basketball team secured an 80-68 road victory over the Georgetown Hoyas, marking their first road win against their long-time rivals since the 2017-2018 season. Syracuse outscored Georgetown 55-34 in the second half, with Judah Mintz leading the Orange with 25 points. The backcourt duo of J.J. Starling and Quadir Copeland also had career-high scoring performances, contributing to Syracuse's win. The Orange held the Hoyas to a poor shooting performance from beyond the arc and capitalized on turnovers, securing a 20-2 advantage in fastbreak points.
Ed Cooley has been introduced as the new head coach of the Georgetown Hoyas, and he plans to make the program more accessible and engage with the students. He offered his coaching staff at Providence the same roles in DC, and most are planning on joining him. Cooley acknowledged the importance of former players to the program and expressed his excitement for the opportunity at Georgetown.