Three-time Olympian Michelle Plouffe has made a comeback from retirement to join the Canadian team’s four-player lineup for the upcoming FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series event in Bangkok, Thailand. At 33 years old, Plouffe will team up with her twin sister Katherine Plouffe, along with Cassandra Brown and Paige Crozon for the tournament set to commence 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 the host country China, will progress to the women’s series final scheduled in Shanghai on September 5-6. Hence, Bangkok presents one of the last chances for Canada to accumulate vital qualification points.
Michelle Plouffe announced her retirement on July 28, 2025, as she prepared to take on the role of Canada Basketball’s 3×3 performance manager. Noteworthy achievements in her career include leading Canada to multiple FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series titles, securing a silver medal at the 2022 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, and clinching a fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics.