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.

Montreal's Bennedict Mathurin commits to Arizona Wildcats

NCAA

Montreal’s Bennedict Mathurin commits to Arizona Wildcats

The Arizona Wildcats got a big time commitment from Bennedict Mathurin — Canada’s top guard in the class of 2020. The 17-year old Mathurin...

Edilson J. SilvaJanuary 16, 2020

shai gilgeous alexander 20 pts 20 rebs 10 asts first canadian nba triple double since 2006

NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 20 Pts, 20 Rebs, 10 Asts first Canadian NBA triple-double since 2006

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Hamilton, ON) became only the second Canadian basketball player in NBA history to record a triple-double — and the first in nearly...

Edilson J. SilvaJanuary 13, 2020

shai gilgeous alexander 32 points most by a canadian against the raptors

NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 32 points most by Canadian against the Raptors

Hamilton, Ontario native Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career-high with 32 points in a 98-97 win over the Toronto Raptors scoring the most points ever...

Edilson J. SilvaDecember 29, 2019

abu kigab career night powers boise state broncos

NCAA

Abu Kigab career night powers Boise State Broncos

Canadian Abu Kigab (St. Catherines, Ont.) dropped a career best 33 points, 11 rebounds to power the Boise State Broncos 103-72 past the CSU...

Edilson J. SilvaDecember 29, 2019

CEBL

Ottawa BlackJacks hire Dave Smart as General Manager

It was only a matter of time for Dave Smart to get back in the game. Truthfully, he really never left. Bored and tired...

Edilson J. SilvaDecember 19, 2019

canadian marcus carr career high 35 points helps minnesota upses no 3 ohio state

NCAA

Marcus Carr career-high 35 points upsets No. 3 Ohio State

Canadian Guard Marcus Carr (Toronto, Ont.) exploded for a career-high 35 points as unranked Minnesota Golden Golphers opened the 2019 Big Ten conference action...

Edilson J. SilvaDecember 15, 2019

FIBA

Canada draws tough group for 2020 FIBA Olympic Qualifier

Canada’s Senior Men’s National Basketball (SMNT) faces a tough road to the 2020 Olympic tournament after drawing stiff competition at the official qualifying draw...

Edilson J. SilvaNovember 27, 2019

Carleton Ravens set records in 129-44, 85-point beat-down of York Lions

U Sports

Carleton Ravens set records in 129-44, 85-point beat-down of York Lions

The No. 1 ranked Carleton Ravens improved to 16-2 overall and 8-0 in Ontario University Athletics (OUA) conference action with a 129-44 — 85...

Edilson J. SilvaNovember 23, 2019

Marial Shayok 42 Points Helps Delaware Blue Coats Get First Win

NBA

Marial Shayok 42 points helps Delaware Blue Coats get first win

Marial Shayok became the first Ottawa basketball player to get drafted into the NBA and now he’s quickly making a case for permanent NBA...

Edilson J. SilvaNovember 11, 2019

Resilient, Short-handed Raptors Hand Lakers 113-104 Home Loss

NBA

Resilient, shorthanded Raptors hand Lakers 113-104 home loss

Talk about about being resilient. Talk about championship mentality. Talk about next man up! The shorthanded Toronto Raptors — missing two of their main...

Edilson J. SilvaNovember 11, 2019

Canadian Nate Darling 37-point Explosion Keeps Delaware Unbeaten At 4-0

NCAA

Canadian Nate Darling 37-point explosion keeps Delaware unbeaten at 4-0

Canadian sharpshooter Nate Darling (Bedford, NS) wrapped-up an excellent opening NCAA week with a 37-point career-high explosion to help the Delaware Blue Hens win...

Edilson J. SilvaNovember 10, 2019

Oregon’s Canadian Basketball Freshman Addison Patterson Drops Perfect Game In Blow-out Win

NCAA

Oregon’s Freshman Addison Patterson drops perfect game in blow-out win

Canadian freshman Addison Patterson (Milton, Ont.) took full advantage of his minutes in the Oregon Ducks 116-75 blow-out win over the Boise State Broncos....

Edilson J. SilvaNovember 10, 2019

Damian Lillard Silky Smooth 60-point Career-high

NBA

Damian Lillard silky smooth 60-point career-high

Damian Lillard’s ascend to NBA stardom is a primary reason for anybody to cheer for the Portland Trail Blazers all-star guard. Lillard’s sharpshooting game,...

Edilson J. SilvaNovember 9, 2019

Toronto Raptors 2019 NBA Championship Ring

NBA

2.6M Canadian’s watch Raptors’ ring thrilling OT win over Pelicans

It looks like Canadian’s really missed their beloved Toronto Raptors. The 2019-2020 NBA season kicked-off with a record 2.6 million Canadian’s tuning in to...

Edilson J. SilvaOctober 24, 2019

U Sports

Kadre Gray career-high 51 points keep Laurentian Voyageurs unbeaten

Kadre Gray scored a career-high 51 points as the Laurentian Voyageurs (4-0) stayed unbeaten with 107-77 win over the Algoma Thunderbirds. The reigning two-time...

Edilson J. SilvaOctober 4, 2019

Miami Heat Ink Canadian Guard Mychal Mulder

NBA

Miami Heat ink Canadian guard Mychal Mulder

The Miami Heat have signed Canadian guard Mychal Mulder (Windsor, Ont.) to a training camp deal. Mulder averaged 8.8 points per game, 3.4 rebounds...

Edilson J. SilvaSeptember 16, 2019