RAPTORS: Scouting Report: Michael Sweetney

Raptors 2003 Draft Index

Scouting Report: Michael Sweetney

MIKE SWEETNEY
Position: Forward
Height: 6-8
Weight: 260 lbs
College: Georgetown
Declared after: Junior Year
Birthdate: October 25, 1982
Hometown: Oxon Hill, Maryland

HIS GAME
Pros: Possesses an excellent work ethic as demonstrated when he lost considerable weight between his sophomore and junior seasons. He'll need to drop down more to improve his mobility for NBA-level competition. Sweetney is a prototypical power forward who lives in the paint. Has great hands for a big man and has some nice low post moves. Likes to call for the ball when he sets up in the post. He is very coachabe, never takes a possession off and plays just as hard at both ends of the floor. Very soft hands for a big man.

Cons: Sweetney isn’t terribly gifted athletically and is not very explosive. Sometimes his movement is a little methodical. His height will make him undersized at the power forward spot in the NBA.

ACCOLADES

First Team All Big East selection in his junior year

Two time Playboy All-American

Became the first Hoya to join the BIG EAST’s “20/20” list for scoring and rebounding

Named BIG EAST Rookie of the Week four times

Garnered All BIG EAST Honourable mention as well as All BIG EAST Rookie team honours

PLAYING CAREER AT GEORGETOWN

First team All BIG EAST (unanimous selection)

Naismith Award Finalist

Wooden Award Candidate

College Hoops Insider All American

Led team in scoring (22.7), rebounding (10.4), Blocks (3.1)

Sweetney is know for his size and soft touch with the ball. (Getty Images)

SEASON HIGHS