The basketball world is mourning the loss of a true legend as former North Carolina Tar Heels star, Eric Montross, passed away at the age of 52. Known for his towering presence on the court and his unwavering dedication to the game, Montross left an indelible mark on college basketball.
Montross was a force to be reckoned with during his time at North Carolina. Standing at an impressive 7 feet tall, he dominated the paint and became a key player in leading the Tar Heels to multiple Final Four appearances. His exceptional skills and leadership abilities earned him numerous accolades, including being named an All-American.
Montross played for head coach Dean Smith and the Tar Heels from 1990-94, including his freshman and sophomore seasons as a teammate of current Carolina head coach Hubert Davis. He was the starting center in 1993 when the Tar Heels won the NCAA championship.
He was named first-team All-ACC in 1993, was a member of the John Wooden All-America team as a senior and earned NCAA East Region and Final Four all-tournament honors in leading Carolina to the 1993 national championship.
A first-round draft pick by the Boston Celtics, Eric played nine seasons in the NBA. He was the analyst on the Tar Heel Sports Network for 18 seasons until he stepped away from the microphone this season. He also was senior major gifts director at the Rams Club.
Montross was selected ninth in the 1994 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He also played for the Dallas Mavericks, the New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors during his eight-year NBA career.
Since his playing career, he had served as a radio analyst for UNC game broadcasts for 18 seasons and worked as the senior major gifts director for the Rams Club, the fundraising arm of UNC's athletic department. He was also known for his charitable efforts, such as helping launch a father-child basketball camp for Father's Day weekend to support UNC Children's Hospital.
Eric Montross will forever be remembered as one of North Carolina's greatest basketball stars. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of athletes who strive for greatness both on and off the court.
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