Three-time Olympian Michelle Plouffe has made a return from retirement to join Canada’s four-player lineup for the upcoming FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series event in Bangkok, Thailand. The 33-year-old Plouffe will team up with her twin sister Katherine Plouffe, along with Cassandra Brown and Paige Crozon for the tournament commencing this Saturday.
Currently, Canada holds the 10th position in the women’s series standings as they approach the final phase of the regular season. Securing a spot among the top seven teams, alongside host China, is crucial for advancement to the women’s series final in Shanghai scheduled for September 5-6. Therefore, the event in Bangkok represents one of Canada’s last chances to accumulate vital qualification points.
Having officially retired on July 28, 2025, Michelle Plouffe transitioned into her role as Canada Basketball’s 3×3 performance manager. During her illustrious career, she guided Canada to numerous FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series titles, clinched a silver medal at the 2022 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, and achieved a commendable fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics.
