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)
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