Eric Montross was a popular American basketball player. Who died on December 17, 2023 at the age of 52. He played a total of eight seasons while with the NBA.
Eric Montrose played for six different teams in his eight seasons with the NBA, including the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and Toronto Raptors.
Age: 52 Years Height: 2.13 m Weight: 113 kg
Eric Montross was born on September 23, 1971 in Indianapolis, Indiana. His father Scott Montrose was a basketball player at the University of Michigan. His grandfather John Townsend was also a basketball player.
Eric Montross studied at Lawrence North High School, Indianapolis, Indiana. He led the Lawrence North High School basketball team to the state championship title in 1989. In 1990, he was named a McDonald's All-American and a first-team USA Today All-American.
Eric Montross was an adept player in both basketball and baseball since childhood. He led the Wildcats to the junior state championship in 1989 and was selected as a McDonald's All-American and first-team USA Today All-American in 1990.
Eric Montross played primarily as a center, known for his strong defense and rebounding skills. He played center for the University of North Carolina (UNC) from 1991 to 1994. He was a key player for the North Carolina Tar Heels who won the NCAA Championship in 1993.
After retiring from basketball, Montrose became a respected broadcaster for the Tar Heel Sports Network. He worked as a color commentator for ESPN and Fox Sports
Eric Montross was a talented baseball pitcher who was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the NBA in 1994. He played for six different teams in his eight seasons with the NBA, including the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and Toronto Raptors.
– Montross' career was unfortunately cut short due to a foot injury, forcing his retirement in 2003.
NBA: Games Played: 465 Points per Game: 4.5 Rebounds per Game: 4.6 Assists per Game: 0.4 Field Goal Percentage: 49.0% 3-Point Percentage: 0.0% (rarely attempted) Free Throw Percentage: 47.8% Blocks per Game: 0.6
College (UNC): Games Played: 139 Points per Game: 11.7 Rebounds per Game: 6.8 Assists per Game: 0.6 Field Goal Percentage: 58.5% 3-Point Percentage: N/A (not tracked in his era) Free Throw Percentage: 62.4% Blocks per Game: 1.2
NCAA First-team All-America selection (1994) NCAA Men's Division Basketball Championship Runner-up (1993) Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year (1994) 2× First-Team All-Atlantic 10 (1993, 1994) Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year (1992)
Eric Montross was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. He was inducted into the University of North Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013.
Currently, Eric Montross's net worth, estimated to be around $5 million to $10 million.
Eric Montrose was married to Laura Leonard in 1994. They have three children: Sarah, Andrew and Megan