Todd Leary was exchanging texts with his old high school teammate and friend, Eric Montross, on Nov. 30, when he asked how he was doing. Nine months ago, Montross had been diagnosed with cancer and ...

The No. 9 pick in the 1994 Draft, Eric Montross played 8 seasons and was an All-Rookie Second Team selection with Boston. The Associated Press Eric Montross played 8 seasons in the NBA and was a ...

In 50 plus years of covering sports in the Triangle, Eric Montross was one of the best people I ever met. He was a warrior on the basketball court. This is a guy who once said, “If you don’t get a ...

Eric Montross, a former North Carolina and NBA big man, has died after a cancer fight, his family said. He was 52.The school released the family's announcement Monday morning, saying Montross died ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Former North Carolina and NBA big man Eric Montross, who began treatment for cancer in March, died Sunday at the age of 52, his family announced Monday. Carolina Athletics reports ...

Eric Montross, a boys basketball state champion and Indiana All-Star with Lawrence North High School, has died at age 52. He was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Montross led the Wildcats to ...

Four days after North Carolina basketball great Eric Montross died, the Tar Heels paid tribute to him at Wednesday’s game — and fans took notice. The No. 11 Tar Heels wore Montross’ jersey number — 00 ...

Eric Montross, who starred at North Carolina before playing eight seasons in the NBA, has died from cancer. He was 52. His family announced though the University of North Carolina that he died Sunday ...