Basketball: Salt heading to US college

Young Tall Black Jack Salt has been snapped up for a scholarship at Virginia University's basketball setup.

The 2.09m centre from Westlake Boys High School in Auckland has played for the Tall Blacks and has been selected in the developmental squad for the Breakers.

It means the 17-year-old has chosen a chance to get into the US basketball scene over staying with the reigning ANBL champion Breakers.