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.

WNBA

2016 WNBA Draft: Record Four Canadians Selected

It was a historic and record breaking night for Canadian women’s basketball at the 2016 WNBA Draft inside the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut,...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 15, 2016

He Got Game…You’re Going To Love Denzel Valentine

NBA

76ers Nik Stauskas bodies Bismack Biyombo

Philadelphia 76ers Nik Stauskas making his final return to his hometown of Toronto became the latest Canadian to put Raptors shot blocker Bismack Biyombo...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 13, 2016

NBA

Jabari Parker viciously posterizes Nerlens Noel

Milwaukee Bucks rising star Jabari Parker viciously posterizes Nerlens Noel with a vicious one-hand slam.

Edilson J. SilvaApril 10, 2016

NBA

Nik Stauskas baptizes Pacers Myles Turner with two-hand slam

Canadian shooting guard Nik Stauskas baptizes Pacers Myles Turner with two-hand slam showing the Indian Pacers that hes more than just a knock down...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 4, 2016

Thon Maker Athlete Institute Prep NBA Draft

NBA

High School phenom Thon Maker to skip NCAA for NBA

Five star recruit 7-foot-1, 210 pounds Thon Maker (Orangeville Prep/ON) who made headlines two years ago, opting to leave the United States for Canada...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 4, 2016

Nik Stauskas Sauces Alexis Ajinca Kobe Like One Hand Tomahawk

NBA

Nik Stauskas sauces Alexis Ajinça with Kobe-like one-hand tomahawk

Nik Stauskas has quietly found a home with the Philadelphia 76ers, the second-year Canadian guard has seen his playing time increase (24 MPG) and...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 28, 2016

Andrew Nicholson Dunks All Over Bismack Biyombo

NBA

Magic’s Andrew Nicholson dunks all-over Bismack Biyombo

Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson hasn’t had the best of seasons but one thing is for sure his versatility is undeniable, a true meaning...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 21, 2016

Vintage Dirk, 37-Year Old Nowitzki Drops Historic 40 Points on Blazers

NBA

Vintage Dirk, 37-Year Old Nowitzki Drops Historic 40 Points on Blazers

Dirk Nowitzki now in his 18th NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks is widely regarded as a top five all-time power forward. The German...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 21, 2016

Carleton Ravens Rout Dinos Win Record 12 & 6 Straight CIS Basketball Championship

U Sports

Carleton Ravens Rout Dinos Win Record 12 & 6 Straight CIS Basketball Championship

Vancouver – In a year where many doubt them and few believed, the Carleton Ravens silenced all critics and reminded everybody of the greatest...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 20, 2016

CIS Final 8: RSEQ/Quebec struggles continue as McGill fail to advance

U Sports

CIS Final 8: RSEQ/Quebec struggles continue as McGill fail to advance

The RSEQ struggles continue at the CIS Final 8 National Championships, with an 11-year drought since a quarter-final win. Can the conference make a...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 18, 2016

CIS Final 8: No. 6 Dalhousie Tigers send No. 3 Ottawa Gee-Gees Packing

U Sports

CIS Final 8: No. 6 Dalhousie Tigers send No. 3 Ottawa Gee-Gees packing

Vancouver, BC – Coming into the 2016 CIS Men’s Final 8 there was a great debate over just how the Ottawa Gee-Gees, a wild...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 18, 2016

2016 March Madness Murray Wiltjer Brooks Highlight 23 Canadians Across 17 Teams

NCAA

2016 March Madness: Murray, Wiltjer, Brooks highlight 23 Canadians Across 17 Teams

Selection Sunday came and went and a total of 23 Canadians across 17 NCAA teams found out they will be going to the big...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 13, 2016

Ryerson Rams win first-ever OUA title, Secure No. 1 seed at 2016 CIS Final 8

U Sports

Ryerson Rams win first-ever OUA title, Secure No. 1 seed at 2016 CIS Final 8

The “Best” season in Ryerson Rams Men’s Basketball program continues…The latest chapter authored by what will certainly go down as one of the greatest...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 13, 2016

NBA

Aaron Gordon throws down ridiculous in-game windmill dunk

Aaron Gordon aka Air Gordon continues to electrify us all. Against the suddenly hot Los Angeles Lakers the 2016 NBA Dunk Contest runner-up delivered...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 9, 2016

Dalhousie Tigers down UPEI 87-85 back-back AUS Champions

U Sports

Dalhousie Tigers down UPEI 87-85 back-back AUS Champions

Dalhousie Tigers are going back to the CIS Men’s Basketball Final 8 after defeating the UPEI Panthers 87-85 in one of the greatest Atlantic...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 7, 2016

Incarnate Word Shawn Johnson Goes Horse Riding Tomahawking Defender

NCAA

Incarnate Word Shawn Johnson Goes Horse Riding After Tomahawking Defender

Never heard of Incarnate Word University? Well you are not alone! Located in San Antonio, Texas, the Cardinals made the jump up from division...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 5, 2016