Eric Montross, a former North Carolina basketball star who led the Tar Heels to a national championship in 1993 and played eight seasons in the NBA, died Sunday after a battle with cancer, his family announced.
He was 52 years old.
Montross, who was a color commentator on Tar Heels radio broadcasts, was diagnosed with an undisclosed amount of cancer in March.
He was receiving treatment at UNC Lineberger Cancer Center.
“To know Eric was to be his friend, and his family hopes that the ripples from his generous and thoughtful way of life will continue to touch the lives of the many people touched by his deep and sincere kindness,” the school said in a statement. I know it will continue.” In a statement.
Montross was the starting center on the National Championship team in '93 and earned first-team All-ACC honors.
He was selected ninth overall by the Celtics in the 1994 NBA Draft and played in 31 games for the Nets in the 1996-97 season.
