Xavier Silas facts for kids
Silas for Telekom Baskets Bonn in 2015
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| Born | January 22, 1988 San Antonio, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Stephen F. Austin (Austin, Texas) Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2011 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2011–2019 |
| Coaching career | 2019–present |
| League | BSN |
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| 2011 | BCM Gravelines |
| 2011–2012 | Maine Red Claws |
| 2012 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2012–2013 | Maine Red Claws |
| 2013–2014 | Maccabi Ashdod |
| 2014 | Quimsa |
| 2015 | Nea Kifissia |
| 2015 | Telekom Baskets Bonn |
| 2015 | San Lorenzo de Almagro |
| 2016–2018 | Bakersfield Jam / Northern Arizona Suns |
| 2018 | Boston Celtics |
| 2018–2019 | Iowa Wolves |
| As coach: | |
| 2019–2021 | Delaware Blue Coats (assistant) |
| 2021–2022 | Motor City Cruise (assistant) |
| 2022–present | Mets de Guaynabo (head coach) |
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Xavier James Silas (born January 22, 1988) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He is now a head coach for the Mets de Guaynabo team in Puerto Rico. This team plays in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN), which is the top professional basketball league there. Before becoming a pro, Xavier played college basketball for the University of Colorado at Boulder and Northern Illinois University.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Xavier Silas grew up in Austin, Texas. He went to Stephen F. Austin High School. Later, he moved to Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, to attend Brewster Academy for an extra year of high school. In the 2005–06 season, he scored about 12.8 points and grabbed 4.0 rebounds per game for Brewster Academy.
After playing for two seasons with Colorado, Silas moved to Northern Illinois in 2008. He had to sit out the 2008–09 season because of college transfer rules. In his final year at Northern Illinois (2010–11), Silas was named to the All-Mid-American Conference first team. He was the top scorer in the MAC, averaging 22.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
Professional Playing Career
Xavier Silas was not chosen in the 2011 NBA draft. However, he still started his professional career.
Starting Out (2011-2013)
In September 2011, he signed a one-year deal with BCM Gravelines in France. He later returned to the United States. In December 2011, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers but was later released. He then joined the Maine Red Claws. In April 2012, he signed with the 76ers again for the rest of that season.
In July 2012, Silas played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Summer League. During one game, he got a concussion and needed surgery for some facial injuries. He re-signed with the 76ers in September 2012 but was released again. He then returned to the Maine Red Claws.
Playing Around the World (2013-2015)
In July 2013, Silas played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Summer League. He signed with the Washington Wizards in September 2013 but was released. His rights were then traded to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Later in 2013, he signed with Maccabi Ashdod in Israel. He played nine games there before moving to Quimsa in Argentina in February 2014. In 2014, he signed with the Washington Wizards again but was released before the season started. In January 2015, he joined Nea Kifissia in Greece.
More Teams and the NBA G League (2015-2019)
In August 2015, Silas signed with Telekom Baskets Bonn in Germany. He left the team in November and then signed with San Lorenzo de Almagro in Argentina.
In January 2016, Silas joined the Bakersfield Jam in the NBA Development League (now called the NBA G League). The team later changed its name to the Northern Arizona Suns. He continued to play for them.
In March 2018, the Boston Celtics signed Silas to a 10-day contract. This was a special chance for him to play in the NBA. After his contract ended, the Celtics did not re-sign him. In October 2018, Silas signed with the Denver Nuggets for training camp but was released. He then joined the Iowa Wolves.
BIG3 League
In April 2017, Xavier Silas was chosen as the 4th overall pick in the first-ever draft for the BIG3 basketball league. This is a special 3-on-3 basketball league created by Ice Cube. Silas played for Tri State before being traded to the Ball Hogs in July 2017.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Xavier Silas moved into coaching.
- From 2019 to 2021, he was an assistant coach for the NBA G League team, the Delaware Blue Coats.
- Before the 2021–22 season, Silas became an assistant coach for the Motor City Cruise.
- In the 2024-25 basketball season, Silas is the Associate Head Coach at Virginia Military Institute.
- Currently, he is the head coach for the Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico.
Personal Life
Xavier Silas is the son of James and Vanessa Silas. He has six brothers and one sister. His father, James Silas, was also a very talented basketball player. He played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the NBA for teams like the San Antonio Spurs and the Cleveland Cavaliers. James Silas was known for scoring many points and helping his team.
Images for kids
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Xavier Silas playing for Telekom Baskets Bonn in 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Xavier Silas para niños
