Michelle Plouffe returns to Canada’s 3×3 basketball team after retiring 13 months ago

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“As we looked at where we are in the women’s series standings and what we need to make a push toward Shanghai, Michelle was an option that made a lot of sense for us,” said Steve Baur, vice-president and general manager of Canada Basketball’s women’s high performance program. “She has remained incredibly close to the game and to this group through her role with our program, and over time there have been conversations about what it might look like for her to play again.

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“Bangkok gives us an opportunity to add an exceptional player to our group at an important point in the season, while giving Michelle an opportunity to compete again and see how it feels.”

Michelle Plouffe retired on July 28, 2025, to begin the transition into her role as Canada Basketball’s 3×3 performance manager.

She led Canada to multiple FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series titles, a silver medal at the 2022 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, and a fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics.


This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 21, 2026.

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