Edilson J. Silva

Edilson is currently the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of BasketballBuzz.ca. With over 20-plus years of pushing Canadian Basketball, he works with a solid group of content creators, contributors and major advertising brands to create unique and amazing user experiences.

CEBL

Simon Hildebrandt’s shot gives Winnipeg its first CEBL championship

Simon Hildebrandt delivered the hometown moment Winnipeg had been waiting for, knocking down the championship-clinching three-pointer as the Sea Bears defeated the Brampton Honey...

Edilson J. SilvaAugust 15, 2026

Arkansas head coach John Calipari, Texas A&M forward Mackenzie Mgbako and Victoria Vikes forward Shadynn Smid headline the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, where four Canadian U SPORTS programs will face NCAA Division I competition in Nassau, Bahamas.

U Sports

Four U SPORTS powers set for NCAA test at Baha Mar Summer League

Canada's top U SPORTS programs will test themselves against NCAA Division I opponents at the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League in Nassau.

Edilson J. SilvaJuly 13, 2026

Will Riley, Ryan Nembhard, Emanuel Sharp and Olivier-Maxence Prosper featured in a graphic promoting the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

NBA

Canada’s next NBA chapter begins at 2026 NBA Summer League

From Will Riley and Olivier-Maxence Prosper to emerging prospects, 12 Canadians will represent the country in Las Vegas.

Edilson J. SilvaJuly 10, 2026

FIBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads star-studded Canada past Puerto Rico in World Cup qualifier

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points in front of his hometown fans as Canada defeated Puerto Rico 110-84 in Hamilton to improve to 5-0 in...

Edilson J. SilvaJuly 4, 2026

FIBA

Australia ends Canada’s medal hopes with quarter-final victory at FIBA U17 World Cup

Australia seized control with a dominant first-half performance and never looked back, defeating Canada 100-86 in the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup quarter-finals.

Edilson J. SilvaJuly 4, 2026

FIBA

Canada downs Italy to reach FIBA U17 World Cup quarter-finals

A tournament-best 32-point third quarter powered Canada past Italy 86-64 in the Round of 16 at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup.

Edilson J. SilvaJuly 1, 2026

FIBA

Fourth-quarter surge lifts Canada past China at FIBA U17 World Cup

Isaiah Clarke’s 19-point, 18-rebound double-double powered Canada’s comeback as they erased a third-quarter deficit and closed with a 16-0 fourth-quarter run to defeat China...

Edilson J. SilvaJune 28, 2026

Jokubas Kukta (12) attacks the basket during Lithuania's 103–89 victory over Canada. Kukta finished with 29 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, narrowly missing what would have been just the second triple-double in FIBA U17 World Cup history.

FIBA

Canada fades late in 103-89 loss to Lithuania at FIBA U17 World Cup

Canada squandered an eight-point second-half lead as Lithuania closed with a dominant fourth quarter to win 103–89 in Group B play at the FIBA...

Edilson J. SilvaJune 27, 2026

From left to right: Houston assistant coach K.C. Beard, his mother Justine Ellison Sharp, Emanuel Sharp, head coach Kelvin Sampson, and his father Derrick Sharp.

NBA

Canadian Emanuel Sharp drafted by Sacramento Kings

Emanuel Sharp was selected 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2026 NBA Draft, adding another player with Canadian ties to the NBA.

Edilson J. SilvaJune 25, 2026

method man wu tang clan half time knicks spurs 2026 nba finals

NBA

Wu-Tang Clan ignites MSG as Knicks complete historic 29-point comeback in NBA Finals

The Knicks were down 27 at halftime. Wu-Tang Clan hit the stage. Madison Square Garden flipped — and a historic 107-106 comeback followed.

Edilson J. SilvaJune 11, 2026

FIBA

Canada stuns USA to capture first-ever FIBA U18 AmeriCup title

Canada defeated the United States 67-65 to win its first-ever FIBA U18 AmeriCup championship, securing one of the biggest victories in Canadian youth basketball...

Edilson J. SilvaJune 8, 2026

Ryan Nembhard dishes one of his record-breaking 23 assists against the Chicago Bulls at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on April 12, 2026 — surpassing Steve Nash's 20-year-old Canadian NBA single-game assists record in the season finale.

NBA

Rookie Ryan Nembhard sets Canadian NBA assists record

Ryan Nembhard caps his rookie season with a historic 23-assist performance, setting a new benchmark for Canadian playmakers in the NBA.

Edilson J. SilvaApril 13, 2026

Miles Sadler rises to the moment—celebrating after drilling a clutch three-pointer at the 2026 Nike Hoop Summit, where the Canadian point guard delivered an MVP performance on the global stage.

High School

Miles Sadler puts on a show at 2026 Nike Hoop Summit

Miles Sadler delivered a historic MVP performance at the 2026 Nike Hoop Summit, recording the second-highest scoring total ever by a Canadian.

Edilson J. SilvaApril 12, 2026

miles sadler caps historic run leads cia bella vista to chipotle nationals title

High School

Miles Sadler caps historic run, leads CIA Bella Vista to Chipotle Nationals title

Miles Sadler closed out one of the most accomplished high school careers by a Canadian guard, leading CIA Bella Vista to a national title...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 4, 2026

Agot Makeer #44 of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts in the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores during their game at Colonial Life Arena on January 25, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina

NCAA

Gotti goes off: How Canadian freshman Agot Makeer became South Carolina’s X-Factor

Thunder Bay's Agot Makeer is peaking at the perfect time, emerging as South Carolina's postseason X-factor with a breakout NCAA Tournament run nobody saw...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 2, 2026

NCAA

2026 Canadian NCAA Transfer Portal

With NIL growing and coaches prioritizing experience, Canadian talent is reshaping the transfer portal heading into 2026–27.

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 27, 2026