Eric Montross discusses Laettner, Dean Smith, Duke rivalry and more
Posted Feb 3, 2020
Eric Montross won a national championship with UNC in 1993 and helped the Tar Heels upset Duke in the famous "bloody Montross" game. Now, he works with fundraising efforts and is a radio commentator for UNC hoops. We caught up with Montross to discuss his UNC-Duke memories, facing Christian Laettner, how Dean Smith approached the rivalry, and more.
(Daily Tar Heel)
Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting
Professional Journey Begins in Chicago For UNC Basketball's NBA Draft HopefulsThe next step toward the pros begins Friday in Chicago, tipping off a nine-day stretch featuring the NBA G League Draft Combine, NBA Draft Lottery,...
Fri May 8, 2026Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Recruiting Alexandros Samodurov?
The UNC Basketball staff has reportedly contacted Greek forward Alexandros Samodurov, who is a friend of Tar Heel transfer signee Neoklis Avdalas. Could Samodurov join...
Fri May 8, 2026
Piecing Together UNC Basketball's 2026-27 Opponents
UNC is less than six months from tipping off its first season under Michael Malone, and much like the basketball roster itself, the Tar Heels’...
Thu May 7, 2026
Michael Malone to interview NBA, college basketball assistant coach Bryan Tibaldi
UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone is closing in on finalizing his coaching staff, and former NBA assistant Bryan Tibaldi is reportedly in Chapel Hill this...
Thu May 7, 2026