Former Largo Resident Has European Adventure
Devin Sweetney played last year in Iceland and Latvia after starting out in NBA Developmental League.
During his time at St. Francis University in Pennsylvania, Devin Sweetney once spent six weeks in Mexico and earned seven academic credits. That summer experience gave him confidence before heading to Europe last basketball season. After finishing his college hoop career in 2010, the Riverdale Baptist graduate played last season in Iceland and Latvia after he appeared in the NBA Developmental League. Of course, Sweetney would love to play in the NBA, but getting paid to play basketball is still a blessing. This summer, Sweetney works out each weekday at the Laurel Boys & Girls Club under the direction of trainer Joe Connelly, who grew up in Baltimore and has worked with several players with NBA experience. Sweetney has worked with …
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11:38 am on Wednesday, July 13, 2011
I absolutely think that Devin has a shot at the NBA. I had the pleasure of watching him play at St. Francis. His work ethic and commitment to improving his skills is second to none. Devin also has a strong understanding of teamwork and through his leadership on & off the court, he raises the playing level of the entire team. Obviously, it won't be easy to make it to the NBA, but if Devin … more ›