Overview

• Former college and NBA basketball player Eric Montross died at age 52 after a 9-month battle with cancer.
• Montross was best known for his career at the University of North Carolina, where he led the team to national championships in 1993 and 1994.
• He played eight seasons in the NBA for various teams including the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors.
• Montross served as an analyst for the Tar Heel Sports Network for 18 seasons before stepping away due to his cancer diagnosis.
• He was also known for his charitable efforts, such as helping launch a father-child basketball camp to support the UNC Children’s Hospital.