Remembering Eric Montross: UNC Basketball Star and NBA Player Dies at 52
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Former UNC basketball star and NBA player, Eric Montross, has passed away at the age of 52 after battling cancer. Montross, a two-time AP second-team All-American, played for the Tar Heels from 1990-94 and was a key player on their 1993 NCAA championship team. He went on to have a career in the NBA until 2002 and was known for his charitable efforts, including launching a father-child basketball camp to support the UNC Children's Hospital. Montross was also a beloved figure in the UNC community and will be remembered for his kindness and impact on others.
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