In 1977–78, he transferred to the Broncs after his sophomore year in junior college and posted norms of 15.7 points and 8.3 rebounds in his initial campaign.

Salisbury was selected by Golden State on the second round in 1979, the 28th choice in the entire NBA college grab-bag.

Attending the San Antonio trials after his Utica stint in the Continental Basketball Association.

Landed a berth on the Spurs' 16-man 1980 pre-season roster as a free agent but was released before the start of the regular campaign for a second time.

[1] In 1982, he played in the Philippines as an import for the Great Taste Coffee Makers, then known as N-Rich Coffee Creamers, in the Philippine Basketball Association Open Conference, teaming up with fellow NBA draftee Rich Adams, and leading the team to a league-best 13–5 record.