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.

Is Canadian Point Guard Cory Joseph Nba Ready

NBA

Is Canadian Point Guard Cory Joseph NBA Ready?

Texas Longhorns freshman point guard Cory Joseph is following in the footsteps of long time teammate Tristan Thompson in declaring for the 2011 NBA...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 23, 2011

NCAA

Montreal Native Lenny Austin takes his game to North Dakota Fighting Sioux

Fresh off of his strong play at the 2011 CCAA Men’s Basketball championships in Oshawa, Ontario, 6-1 guard Lenny Austin of the Vanier College...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 20, 2011

NCAA

Lamar University Cardinals set for Canadian basketball experience

Recently hired Head Coach Pat Knight is already making a big splash for the Lamar University Cardinals. Knight was hired on April 5, 2011...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 19, 2011

High School

Canadian Khem Birch helps East squad to victory at 2011 Jordan Brand Classic

Incoming Pittsburgh Panthers freshmen Khem Birch added yet another impressive game to his already stacked resume, helping the East squad to a 113-109 victory...

Edilson J. SilvaApril 17, 2011

U Sports

Carleton Ravens get bigger with addition of NCAA centre Ben Felix

Carleton Ravens add Ben Felix, a NCAA transfer from Northeastern University.

Edilson J. SilvaApril 2, 2011

Men

Ottawa Gee-Gees and Mike L’African bring excitement to the Nations Capital

The Ottawa Gee-Gees continue to tap into the Toronto High School basketball pipeline. Head coach James Derouin announced the addition of 6-1 PG Mike...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 31, 2011

NCAA

Khem Birch Steals the show at 2011 Mcdonald’s All-American Game

Yes, we all know the story Canadian Basketball is on the rise. Tristan Thompson, Myck Kabongo, Cory Joseph, Andrew Nicholson, Kyle Witjer and of...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 31, 2011

NCAA

Disappointing ending for Tristan Thompson and 2011 Canadians in NCAA March Madness

Texas freshman forward Tristan Thompson had just three points in the Longhorns’ loss to Arizona. He played 36 minutes and had six rebounds and...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 21, 2011

NCAA

Michigan State Spartans looking to build team unity on Canadian Soil?

The Michigan State Spartans are looking to make a trip to Canada to build team chemistry after a disappointing end to their 2011 season....

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 20, 2011

NCAA

Tristan Thompson guarantees four Canadian NCAA Basketball players at Texas Longhorns

Tristan Thompson, the Brampton, Ontario native will return to the Texas Longhorns for a second season. The Texas freshman is having an outstanding season...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 20, 2011

U Sports

2011 CIS Final 8: Carleton Ravens flying high again defeat TWU Spartans, earn 7th national basketball title

#5 Trinity Western Spartans 59 – #2 Carleton Ravens 82 Trinity Western Spartans haven’t played many games against the Carleton Ravens, and their lack...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 13, 2011

U Sports

2011 CIS Final 8: Kyle Coston rallies #5 TWU Spartans past #1 UBC Thunderbirds to reach First-Ever CIS Basketball National Final

In their first-ever meeting at the CIS Final 8 championships TWU Spartans Guard/Forward Kyle Coston drained a huge 3-pointer with the game on the...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 12, 2011

Men

2011 CIS Final 8: #2 Carleton Ravens Get Revenge Against #3 Saskatchewan Huskies Reach National Final

#3 Saskatchewan Huskies 83 – #2 Carleton Ravens 95 Tyson Hinz and the Carleton Ravens remembered vividly the outcome of the 2009-2010 National Semi-Finals...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 12, 2011

U Sports

2011 CIS Final 8: Doerksen & Coston double-up as TWU Spartans dunk their way to 2011 National Semis

There was no doubt that the Trinity Western Spartans deserved the wild card bid. And there was little doubt on who would come out...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 11, 2011

U Sports

2011 Usports Final 8: Defending Champs Saskatchewan Huskies Quite Tigers Roar Advance to Usports National Semi-Final

#3 Saskatchewan Huskies 91 – #6 Dalhousie Tigers 79 The Saskatchewan Huskies came out swinging in the 3rd quarter by increasing the tempo and...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 11, 2011

U Sports

2011 CIS Final 8: Carleton Ravens fight off stingy Stingers. Rematch with Saskatchewan Huskies on deck.

#7 Concordia Stingers 66 – #2 Carleton Ravens 73 The Carleton Ravens held the Concordia Stingers scoreless for the first 4 minutes of the...

Edilson J. SilvaMarch 11, 2011