Eric Montross, former NBA player and North Carolina star, dies at 52

The school reported Monday morning that Montross died Sunday at his Chapel Hill home surrounded by family.

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He left UNC game broadcasts as a radio analyst in March after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Eric was a friend, and the family knows that his generous, thoughtful life will continue to touch the many people he touched with his deep and sincere kindness.

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A two-time Associated Press second-team All-American, Montross played for Dean Smith's Tar Heels from 1990-94. He was the Celtics' No. 9 pick a year after starting on Smith's second NCAA title team in 1993.

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In 1995, he was named NBA All-Rookie and played eight seasons for the Celtics, Mavericks, Nets, 76ers, Pistons, and Raptors.

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He was also the senior major gifts director at the Rams Club, which was the UNC athletics department's fundraising arm.

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His charitable work included helping to start a basketball camp for dads and kids over Father's Day to raise money for the UNC Children's Hospital.

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