Three-time Olympian Michelle Plouffe has made a comeback from retirement to join the Canadian team’s four-player lineup for the 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 starting this Saturday.
Canada is currently ranked 10th in the women’s series standings as they head into the final phase of the regular season. The top seven teams, in addition to the host country China, will progress to the women’s series final in Shanghai on September 5-6. Therefore, Bangkok presents one of Canada’s final chances to secure vital qualification points.
Steve Baur, the vice-president and general manager of Canada Basketball’s women’s high performance program, expressed confidence in the decision to include Michelle Plouffe in the team, citing her close ties to the game and the program. Plouffe, who retired on July 28, 2025, to take on the role of Canada Basketball’s 3×3 performance manager, brings a wealth of experience having led Canada to various FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series victories, a silver medal at the 2022 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, and a fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics. Bangkok offers an opportunity for Plouffe to reignite her competitive spirit while contributing to the team’s aspirations during this crucial phase of the season.