BANGKOK, Thailand (March 16, 2025) – Canada’s 3x3 Women’s National Team made history Sunday, defeating Spain 15-13 to claim gold at the inaugural FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup.

The victory capped an undefeated run for Canada, who finished first in Pool A with wins over Germany, Madagascar and China, before defeating Australia in the semifinal and edging Spain in a physical championship matchup.

Canada’s path to gold‍

Canada opened the tournament Friday with a pair of wins, beating Germany 14-10 before routing Madagascar 21-6. The team closed out group play Saturday with an emphatic 21-11 win over world No. 1 China, securing first place in Pool A and a direct berth in the semifinals.

Paige Crozon hit a buzzer-beater as Canada edged Australia 18-16 in the semifinal, capitalizing on a crafty between-the-legs assist from Katherine Plouffe.
The gold medal game saw both Canada and Spain trade baskets in a tightly contested affair. Saicha Grant-Allen and Plouffe set the tone early, controlling the paint and making key defensive stops.

Down the stretch, timely scoring from Grant-Allen and Plouffe helped Canada pull ahead, securing the program’s first-ever FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup title.

Standout performances‍

Saicha Grant-Allen was a dominant force throughout the tournament, finishing with 32 points and a tournament-best 40.7 player value, earning her MVP honours.

Katherine Plouffe was a key contributor, scoring nine points in Canada’s win over China and coming up big in both the semifinal and final. Paige Crozon found her rhythm from long range, delivering back-to-back deep shots in the win over China that sparked a crucial 9-0 scoring run.

‍Looking ahead‍

With the Champions Cup title secured, Canada now shifts its focus to the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, set for June 23-29 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.‍

Final standings – FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup

1. Canada (Gold)
2. Spain (Silver)
3. Australia (Bronze)
4. Germany
5. Thailand
6. China
7. France
8. Madagascar

About the FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup

The FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup is a premier global competition featuring eight of the world’s top 3x3 women’s basketball teams, including four continental cup champions (Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe), two top-ranked squads in the FIBA 3x3 rankings, the Olympic gold medallists and the host nation.

Canada secured its place in the tournament after winning the 3x3 AmeriCup 2024 title last December in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Champions Cup marks the beginning of the 2025 3x3 season, with the World Cup in Mongolia serving as this year’s marquee event.

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