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.

NBLC

NBL Canada owners unify, increase Canadian limit to four players at Annual General Meeting

The National Basketball League of Canada has announced that announced league-changes for the upcoming 2014-2015 season. Amongst the changes that came out of the...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 21, 2014

WNBA

Guelph’s Natalie Achonwa selected 9th overall by Indiana Fever at 2014 WNBA Draft

UNCASVILLE, Conn. “Draft Day” It’s a dream come true for Natalie Achonwa. The 6-foot-3 Notre Dame forward and once the youngest member of the...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 14, 2014

NCAA

Burlington’s Brady Heslip closes out career by claiming 2014 NCAA 3-point championship

The Baylor Bears put together a late season run in the Big 12 ending with a tough loss to No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers in...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 4, 2014

NCAA

Canadian Freshman Syracuse Orange PG Tyler Ennis Declares For 2014 NBA Draft

Syracuse freshman Point Guard Tyler Ennis will forego his remaining three-seasons with the Orange and will enter the 2014 NBA Draft. The 6-2 Canadian...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 27, 2014

Jordan Bachnyski Canadians Shine On Opening Day Of 2014 Ncaa March Madness Tournament

Men

Canadians Shine On Opening Day of 2014 NCAA March Madness Tournament

The opening day of the 2014 March Madness tournament provided us with incredible moments, four overtimes, a buzzer beater and upsets galore including memories...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 14, 2014

Canadian Dyshawn Pierres Perfect Game Helps No 11 Dayton Flyers Upset No 6 Ohio State Buckeyes In Opening Thriller

NCAA

Canadian Dyshawn Pierre’s perfect game helps No. 11 Dayton Flyers upset No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes In opening thriller

Buffalo, New York – Canadian Dyshawn Pierre helped the No. 11 Dayton Flyers kick-off the 2014 NCAA March Madness tournament with a bang as...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 13, 2014

NCAA

Andrew Wiggins, Melvin Ejim, Nik Stauskas & Tyler Ennis highlight 27 Canadians In 2014 NCAA March Madness

From a 100-plus Canadians down to 27. The 2014 NCAA March Madness brackets have been announced! We now know the teams, seedings and players,...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 9, 2014

U Sports

No. 1 Ottawa Gee-Gees survive Victoria Vikes advance to first ever CIS men’s Final 8 championship

The No. 1 Ottawa Gee-Gees secured their spot in the CIS Final 8 Championship game by defeating the No. 4 Victoria Vikes 78-70. An...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 8, 2014

Ottawa Gee-gees Awarded No. 1 Seed At 2014 CIS Final 8 For The First Time In School History

U Sports

Ottawa Gee-Gees awarded No. 1 seed at 2014 CIS Final 8 for the first time in school history

The Ottawa Gee-Gees have earned the No. 1 overall seed at the CIS men's Final 8 tournament for the first time in their history,...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 2, 2014

Johnny Berhanemeskel Jumper With 7 Seconds Lifts Ottawa Gee Gees Over Carleton Ravens To Win 2014 Oua Championship

U Sports

Johnny Berhanemeskel jumper with .7 seconds lifts Ottawa Gee-Gees over Carleton Ravens to win 2014 OUA Championship

Toronto, Ont. – (BasketballBuzz) – Junior guard Johnny Berhanemeskel drilled a mid-range jumper with .7 seconds left on the clock to give the No....

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 1, 2014

U Sports

2014 Canada West Final Four Preview: Alberta vs. Fraser Valley & Victoria battles Saskatchewan for Final 8 Spot

Another memorable Canada West season is in the books and one that saw plenty of competitive action, lots of upsets and surprises, in the...

Edilson J. SilvaFebruary 28, 2014

U Sports

Carleton Ravens 22-0 dominate once gain complete another undefeated OUA season

The conference standings read 22-0. The Carleton Ravens behind the well oiled coaching machine that is Dave Smart have gone undefeated in OUA conference...

Edilson J. SilvaFebruary 27, 2014

Unbs Javon Masters Wins 2014 Cis Basketball Scoring Title 27 4 Shatters Aus Records In Remarkable Freshman Season

U Sports

UNB’s Javon Masters wins 2014 CIS basketball scoring title (27.4) shatters AUS records in remarkable freshman season

It’s not often that a freshman leads the league in scoring at any level, NBA, NCAA, High SChool or whatever other league out there,...

Edilson J. SilvaFebruary 24, 2014

Peak Tony Parker - TP1 France Collection

Kicks

Peak Tony Parker – TP1 France Collection

The 2014 FIBA World Cup is just around the corner and what a better way to represent Team France with these exclusive TP1’s from...

Edilson J. SilvaFebruary 23, 2014

Glebe Gryphons Slay Two Time Defending Champs St Patricks Irish 57 53 In Classic Overtime City Championship Thriller

Boys

Glebe Gryphons slay two-time defending champs St.Patrick’s Irish 57-53 in classic overtime city championship thriller

Ottawa, Ont. – (BasketballBuzz) – When it comes to city basketball championships in the Ottawa basketball region the name that resonates the most with...

Edilson J. SilvaFebruary 20, 2014

Boston College Eagles & Canadian Olivier Hanlan Knock-off Unbeaten No. 1 Syracuse Orange In Overtime

NCAA

Boston College Eagles and Canadian Olivier Hanlan knock-off unbeaten No. 1 Syracuse Orange in overtime

Canadian point guards and NBA hopefuls Olivier Hanlan and Tyler Ennis faced off in a thrilling game between Syracuse and Boston College.

Edilson J. SilvaFebruary 19, 2014