Who Is Eric Montross? Former North Carolina Center Who Passed Away At Age Of 52 Following Battle With Cancer

Who is Eric Montross?

Former North Carolina Center who passed away at age of 52 following battle with cancer that he was diagnosed with in March of 2023.

Eric Montross was center for North Carolina from 1990 -1994 where he played in 139 games averaging 11.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists while shooting 58.5 % on field goals where he was crowned an NCAA Tournament Champion was 2x All Region was 2x All ACC 2x All ACC Tourney before he was picked in the 1st of 1994 NBA Draft by Boston as the 9th pick

According to https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/eric-montross-1.html

Eric Montross passing away at the age of 52 Following North Carolina Center following his battle with cancer his family Laura, Sarah , Meagan, Andrew announced he passed away on Sunday, December 17, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Chapel Hill and they thanked many members of the medical community—and particularly those at UNC Lineberger Cancer Center—who matched his fight with equal passion. To know Eric was to be his friend, and the family knows that the ripples from the generous, thoughtful way that he lived his life will continue in the lives of the many people he touched with his deep and sincere kindness.

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