Former North Carolina Tar Heels’ basketball standout and radio broadcaster Eric Montross has sadly passed away at age 52 after a battle with cancer.
Montross’ family, (Laura, Sarah, Andrew and Megan) announced that Eric passed away on Sunday in his home in Chapel Hill as he was surrounded by loved ones. Eric was diagnosed with cancer back in March 2023.
Montross played four seasons at North Carolina from 1990-94 under Dean Smith, helping the Tar Heels capture a national championship in 1993 as the team’s starting center. He went on to be named first-team All-ACC in 1993.
With heavy hearts we bring you this update from the family of Eric Montross.
Rest in peace Big E.
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— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) December 18, 2023
After his career at North Carolina, Montross went on to be drafted in the first round of the 1994 NBA draft at No. 9 overall by the Boston Celtics. He played nine seasons in the NBA and was named to the All-Rookie second team in his first season.
Montross then went on to become a radio analyst for the Tar Heels for 18 years.
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