Michael Sweetney, who played for the Hoyas, Knicks, Bulls, dies at 43
Michael Sweetney, who played four seasons in the NBA with the Knicks and Bulls after a standout college career at Georgetown, has died. He was 43.
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Michael Sweetney, a former Georgetown standout who spent four NBA seasons with the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls, died at the age of 43. His career included time in the league after a notable college run with the Hoyas.
Sweetney’s passing comes as the Bulls continue a rebuilding phase. The team currently sits at 31–51, ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference and 22nd in overall power rankings, with a net rating of –5.1 and a recent two‑game losing streak. The organization has recently added former player Taj Gibson to its coaching staff, and the franchise is featured in several upcoming NBA outlook pieces, including future power rankings and a preview of the 2026‑27 season, as the league prepares for next week’s owners’ meetings.
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