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Jack ‘Matthew-Cooper’ Salt is a professional basketball player of the National Basketball League (NBL). He officially plays for the Canterbury Rams. He is the only New Zealand basketball player ever to win an NCAA Championship in the United States of America (USA). He used to play college basketball in America. He used to play for the Virginia Cavaliers.
| Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jack Matthew Cooper Salt |
| Date Of Birth | 11 February 1996 |
| Birth Place | London, England |
| Father | Simon Salt |
| Mother | Maria Anstis |
| Siblings | Sophie (Sister) |
| Sexuality | Male |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Girl Friend | N/A |
| Profession | Basketball player |
| Height | 6 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 113 Kg |
| Age | 25 Years |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Grayish Green |
| Net Worth/ Salary | $ 45,600 per year |
Where did Jack Salt grew up?
Jack Salt was born on the 11th of February, 1996, in London, England. His father’s name is Simon Salt, and his mother’s name is Maria Anstis. He grew up with a younger sister named Sophie. His parents relocated to Auckland, New Zealand, when he was still a child.
We will update this section after we get more information regarding his early life and family members.
Nationality and Physical features
Jack Salt is of New Zealand national, and his ethnicity is White. His religion is unknown.
He is a really tall man of height 6 feet 10 inches or 1.85 m and weighs 113 kg or 250 lbs. His body measurements, like the size of his chest, waist, and biceps, are not known. Similarly, the size of his shoes isn’t known either. The colour of his hair is blonde, and the colour of his eyes is grayish green.
His Zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Education
Jack Salt has taken his education along with his sports career. He studied at Virginia University. He studied there because of its academic opportunities and coaching staff. He graduated from the university earning a certificate in anthropology.
Currently, he is attending Curry School of Education and has been studying educational psychology. He hasn’t revealed information as to where he did his early education.
How did Jack started his career?
As a kid, he used to play soccer, but he started falling in love with basketball when he started studying in his high school. He also was a good volleyball player. However, his career started when he played for under 17 New Zealand’s National Volleyball in 2012.
In 2013, he signed a contract with Coach Tony Bennett to play college basketball at Virginia. Jack Salt was supposed to gain weight and stamina for his upcoming debut season in 2015. He is the first-ever New Zealand player to win NCCA Division.
Despite all of his achievements, unfortunately, he was not selected for the 2019 National Basketball Association (NBA). He had no other choice but to join the phoenix suns 2019 summer league team. He is currently playing for the Canterbury Rams for the 2020 New Zealand NBL Season.
Furthermore, during 2013 and 2014, he played for the National team of New Zealand under 20 teams. He played as a senior member for the 2013 Oceania championships.
Achievements and Awards
Jack Salt is a brilliant player, but he has yet to achieve something notable in his basketball career. However, it is no doubt that he will not let us down and will earn more name and fame in his coming days.
Relationships
Jack Salt is reported to be single right now and is focusing more on his career. He has been able to maintain a low profile regarding his love life. There are also no records of her past relationships.
Social Media
Jack Salt is mildly active on his social media with 17.7K followers on Instagram (@jack_salt) and has only 13 posts. Similarly, he only has 1.3K followers on Facebook (Jack Salt). His social media accounts have not been verified so far.
What is Jack Salt’s Net Worth?
The 25 years old basketball player hasn’t been able to earn much money as he hasn’t got the chance to play in the big boys league. Therefore, Jack Salt’s net worth is not known yet.
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