Three-time Olympic athlete Michelle Plouffe has made a return from retirement to join Canada’s four-member squad for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series event in Bangkok, Thailand. The 33-year-old Plouffe reunites with her twin sister Katherine Plouffe, along with Cassandra Brown and Paige Crozon for the competition commencing this Saturday.
Currently ranked 10th in the women’s series standings, Canada is gearing up for the final phase of the regular season. The top seven teams, in addition to host China, will progress to the women’s series final in Shanghai on September 5-6. This makes the Bangkok event a crucial opportunity for Canada to accumulate essential qualification points.
Steve Baur, the vice-president and general manager of Canada Basketball’s women’s high performance program, expressed that the decision to include Michelle Plouffe was strategic given the team’s standings and the push towards Shanghai. Plouffe’s close ties to the team and her continued involvement with the program made her a logical choice for this juncture in the season.
Michelle Plouffe retired from competitive play on July 28, 2025, to transition into her role as Canada Basketball’s 3×3 performance manager. Her impressive track record includes leading Canada to multiple FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series titles, securing a silver medal at the 2022 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, and achieving a fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics.