Three-time Olympian Michelle Plouffe has made a return to competitive basketball by joining Canada’s four-player squad for the upcoming FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series event in Bangkok, Thailand. Alongside her twin sister Katherine Plouffe, Cassandra Brown, and Paige Crozon, the 33-year-old Plouffe aims to boost Canada’s standing in the competition set to commence this weekend.
Currently placed 10th in the women’s series rankings, Canada is vying for a spot in the season finale in Shanghai on September 5-6. With only a few opportunities left to accrue vital qualification points, the team sees the Bangkok stop as a crucial chance to enhance their position.
According to Steve Baur, the vice-president and general manager of Canada Basketball’s women’s high performance program, Michelle’s reintroduction was a strategic decision to strengthen the team for the final push towards Shanghai. Michelle’s experience and continued involvement with the program made her a logical choice for this important juncture in the season.
Having retired on July 28, 2025, to take on the role of Canada Basketball’s 3×3 performance manager, Michelle Plouffe boasts an impressive resume, having guided Canada to multiple FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series triumphs, a silver medal at the 2022 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, and a fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics.