Eric Montross

Basketball player and sportscaster

Eric Montross - Basketball player and sportscaster
Born

September 23rd, 1971
53 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Montross played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, where he won the NCAA Championship in 1993. He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft, playing as a center. Throughout his professional career, he played for several teams including the Celtics, the Dallas Mavericks, the Detroit Pistons, and the New Jersey Nets. After retiring from professional basketball, Montross transitioned to sports broadcasting. He provided analysis and commentary for UNC basketball games and became a color commentator for the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Winning the NCAA Championship in 1993

Playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA

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