Three-time Olympian Michelle Plouffe has made a comeback from retirement to join Canada’s four-member team for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series event in Bangkok, Thailand. Plouffe, aged 33, reunites with her twin sister Katherine Plouffe, along with teammates Cassandra Brown and Paige Crozon for the upcoming competition starting this Saturday.
Canada currently holds the 10th spot in the women’s series rankings as they head into the final phase of the regular season. The top seven teams, alongside host China, will progress to the women’s series final scheduled in Shanghai on September 5-6. This makes the Bangkok event a critical opportunity for Canada to accumulate crucial qualification points.
Steve Baur, the vice-president and general manager of Canada Basketball’s women’s high performance program, expressed that Michelle’s return was a strategic move considering the team’s standing in the series. Michelle’s close ties with the team and her past contributions to the program made her a logical choice for this stage of the tournament.
Michelle Plouffe, who retired on July 28, 2025, to take on the role of Canada Basketball’s 3×3 performance manager, has a decorated history in the sport. She has led Canada to numerous FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series victories, secured a silver medal at the 2022 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, and achieved a fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics. Her return adds strength and experience to the Canadian team as they gear up for the competition in Bangkok.