EDMONTON (August 3, 2025) – It was a weekend to remember in Edmonton as Canada’s top 3x3 athletes showed out on home soil, with Team Canada claiming their third consecutive—and fifth overall—FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series title at the Edmonton stop.

Canada entered the tournament as the No. 1 ranked team in the world and defending champions, and they lived up to the billing, going undefeated across five games to capture the crown in front of a hometown crowd.

Meanwhile, Team Toronto, the second Canadian squad competing, made a strong impression of their own, finishing with a 1-2 record and pushing a strong Spokane 3XBA team to the wire in the quarter-finals.

Toronto kicked things off in dramatic fashion, rallying from a 6-point deficit to edge Chile 16-13 in their opener. Tara Wallack and Jade Belmore each posted six points, while Julia Chadwick dominated the glass with nine rebounds. Despite falling 20-13 to France in their second match, Delaney Gibb broke through with six points, helping Toronto finish 1-1 in pool play. They were eliminated in the quarters by Spokane, 21-18, but not without a fight. Wallack capped off a standout weekend with 8 points and 6 rebounds in the loss.

Team Canada opened with a gritty 20-17 win over Seattle 3XBA, powered by Katherine Plouffe (8 points) and Saicha Grant-Allen (7 points, 6 rebounds). They followed that up with a dominant 21-5 win against Carolina, with Paige Crozon scoring nine and sealing it with a game-winning two-pointer. In the playoffs, Canada stayed composed in a tight 17-15 quarter-final win over Great Britain, where Crozon led the way again with 9 points and 6 rebounds. They then cruised past France 20-7 in the semis, with Plouffe just shy of a double-double (9 points, 8 rebounds).

The championship game saw Canada face off against Spokane 3XBA in a physical, back-and-forth final. Spokane’s early foul trouble opened the door for Canada’s balanced attack to take over. All four players made key contributions down the stretch, helping Canada secure their third straight Edmonton title.

Crozon’s stellar two-way play earned her tournament MVP honours. She finished with 30 points—third overall—and ranked second in rebounds (25) and first in player value (42.7).

“It’s so special to play at home in front of our friends, families, and people who give so much to allow us to compete at a high level,” said Crozon. “We’ve had very competitive games all weekend long, and Spokane was so talented. It really showed our toughness and grit—especially after an emotional retirement ceremony for Michelle Plouffe.”

Crozon added, “I’m very humbled and honoured to be named MVP. It was a team effort all throughout the weekend. My teammates had my back, and I just want to help and contribute any way I can to help us win.”

Before the final, fans and players alike took a moment to honour Michelle Plouffe, a trailblazer in 3x3 and a foundational figure in Canada’s rise in the discipline. The emotional retirement ceremony paid tribute to her legacy, contributions to the national team program, and her role in building 3x3 Canada into a world-class force.

Canada’s win marks their fifth title in Edmonton, having previously claimed top spot in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024.