A cancer diagnosis has been made for former UNC basketball player and 1993 national champion Eric Montross

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During his junior and senior years at UNC Montross now 51 was a Consensus All-American and a member of the squad that won the national title in 1993.

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From 1990 to 1994 he spent four seasons with the Tar Heels averaging 11.7 points 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks while shooting 58.5% from the pitch in 139 games.

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"Naturally we are all quite worried but our family has been fighting childrens cancer for three decades.

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really impressive strides being achieved in cancer therapy."

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The family of 51-year-old Montross who works as an analyst for the Tar Heel Sports Network and was once a centre sent a statement via UNC providing an update on his health.

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The family released a statement in which it said "We are all affected by the reactions our entire family has received since the news became public.

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"We embrace your help as a vital component of our day-by-day fight against cancer. We are grateful for it beyond words.

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In the only approach we are aware of our family is tackling Erics diagnosis head-on. And were all fighting alongside one another.

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In order to support UNC Childrens Hospital Montross and his wife established the Eric Montross Fathers Day Basketball Camp according to The News & Observer.

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From 1990 until 1994 Montross played at UNC according to Sports-Reference.com. He had an 11.7 point and 6.8 rebound average.

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139 games 1.2 blocks. Montross had a game average of 15.8 points 7.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks for the Tar Heels during their drive to the national championship.

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Montross participated in NBA games with the New Jersey Nets Philadelphia 76ers Dallas Mavericks Toronto Raptors Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics.

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A cancer diagnosis has been made for former UNC basketball player and 1993 national champion Eric Montross

A cancer diagnosis has been made for former UNC basketball player and 1993 national champion Eric Montross

During his junior and senior years at UNC Montross now 51 was a Consensus All-American and a member of the squad that won the national title in 1993.

During his junior and senior years at UNC Montross now 51 was a Consensus All-American and a member of the squad that won the national title in 1993.

From 1990 to 1994 he spent four seasons with the Tar Heels averaging 11.7 points 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks while shooting 58.5% from the pitch in 139 games.

From 1990 to 1994 he spent four seasons with the Tar Heels averaging 11.7 points 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks while shooting 58.5% from the pitch in 139 games.

"Naturally we are all quite worried but our family has been fighting childrens cancer for three decades.

"Naturally we are all quite worried but our family has been fighting childrens cancer for three decades.

really impressive strides being achieved in cancer therapy."

really impressive strides being achieved in cancer therapy."

The family of 51-year-old Montross who works as an analyst for the Tar Heel Sports Network and was once a centre sent a statement via UNC providing an update on his health.

The family of 51-year-old Montross who works as an analyst for the Tar Heel Sports Network and was once a centre sent a statement via UNC providing an update on his health.

The family released a statement in which it said "We are all affected by the reactions our entire family has received since the news became public.

The family released a statement in which it said "We are all affected by the reactions our entire family has received since the news became public.

"We embrace your help as a vital component of our day-by-day fight against cancer. We are grateful for it beyond words.

"We embrace your help as a vital component of our day-by-day fight against cancer. We are grateful for it beyond words.

In the only approach we are aware of our family is tackling Erics diagnosis head-on. And were all fighting alongside one another.

In the only approach we are aware of our family is tackling Erics diagnosis head-on. And were all fighting alongside one another.

In order to support UNC Childrens Hospital Montross and his wife established the Eric Montross Fathers Day Basketball Camp according to The News & Observer.

In order to support UNC Childrens Hospital Montross and his wife established the Eric Montross Fathers Day Basketball Camp according to The News & Observer.

From 1990 until 1994 Montross played at UNC according to Sports-Reference.com. He had an 11.7 point and 6.8 rebound average.

From 1990 until 1994 Montross played at UNC according to Sports-Reference.com. He had an 11.7 point and 6.8 rebound average.

139 games 1.2 blocks. Montross had a game average of 15.8 points 7.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks for the Tar Heels during their drive to the national championship.

139 games 1.2 blocks. Montross had a game average of 15.8 points 7.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks for the Tar Heels during their drive to the national championship.

Montross participated in NBA games with the New Jersey Nets Philadelphia 76ers Dallas Mavericks Toronto Raptors Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics.

Montross participated in NBA games with the New Jersey Nets Philadelphia 76ers Dallas Mavericks Toronto Raptors Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics.

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