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Michael 'Mike' Sweetney, the former Georgetown basketball star who went on to play four NBA seasons, has died at age 43, his wife has revealed on social media.
No cause of death has been given for Sweetney, who last played professionally in 2017 and had been an assistant coach at New York’s Yeshiva University since 2019.
'With the heaviest hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Michael,' Sweetney's widow India wrote on Facebook. 'To know Mike Sweetney was love to him. No one loved him more and he loved no one more than his family.
'His children were the light of his life, and he lived every day to give them the best life possible. He's been my best friend for 30 years and my husband for almost 20. I'm not sure what we or I will do without him.
'He was the best son, brother, family member, friend, father and husband ANYONE could ask for. We appreciate every call and text of love and support. We just asked that right now You give us all a little time before you start to reach out because it's been pretty overwhelming. Thank you and God bless.'
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Mike Sweetney, the former Georgetown star who went on to play four NBA seasons, has died
Sweetney's widow India revealed his passing on Facebook with a photo of their family
Mike Sweetney is pictured in 2017 during his brief stint with the BIG3 3-on-3 league
