'Deeply Saddened': Prayers Pour In After Knicks Legend Michael Sweetney’s Passing at 43

The basketball world is mourning the loss of Michael Sweetney, who has passed away at 43. A former Georgetown standout and ninth overall pick in the iconic 2003 NBA Draft, Sweetney carved out a four-year career in the league after following the path of Hoyas legends like Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo.

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