Three-time Olympian Michelle Plouffe has made a return from retirement to join the Canadian team’s four-player lineup for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. The 33-year-old athlete will team up with her twin sister Katherine Plouffe, along with Cassandra Brown and Paige Crozon for the upcoming event commencing this Saturday.
Canada is currently positioned 10th in the women’s series standings as they enter the crucial 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. This makes the Bangkok tournament a significant opportunity for Canada to accumulate essential qualification points.
Michelle Plouffe had announced her retirement on July 28, 2025, to transition into her new role as Canada Basketball’s 3×3 performance manager. Throughout her career, she played a pivotal role in securing multiple FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series titles, a silver medal at the 2022 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, and a commendable fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics.