Three-time Olympian Michelle Plouffe, aged 33, has made a comeback from retirement to join the Canadian squad consisting of her twin sister Katherine Plouffe, Cassandra Brown, and Paige Crozon for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series event in Bangkok, Thailand starting this Saturday. Currently ranked 10th in the women’s series standings, Canada is striving to secure a spot in the final event in Shanghai on September 5-6, where the top seven teams, alongside host China, will compete. Bangkok serves as a crucial opportunity for Canada to accumulate vital qualification points.
Steve Baur, the vice-president and general manager of Canada Basketball’s women’s high performance program, expressed that Michelle Plouffe’s return was a strategic move to enhance the team’s chances of progressing to Shanghai. Plouffe’s continued involvement with the team and her past achievements in the sport made her a logical choice for this stage of the competition. Bangkok not only allows Canada to strengthen its roster with a talented player but also provides Plouffe with a chance to reignite her competitive spirit.
Having retired on July 28, 2025, to take on the role of Canada Basketball’s 3×3 performance manager, Michelle Plouffe boasts an impressive record of leading Canada to multiple FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series titles, a silver medal at the 2022 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, and a respectable fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics.