Eric Montross
Basketball player and sportscaster
Born
Died
2023
3 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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