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Michelle Plouffe and Steve Sir Named Canada's Top 3x3 Players by FIBA
FIBA has announced their list of the top male and female 3x3 basketball players in each country and our very own Michelle Plouffe and Steve Sir have been named the #1 players for Canada! Get to know our #1 FIBA 3x3 Men's and Women's players a little bit better below!
Steve Sir
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Hometown:
Edmonton, AB
Position:
Forward
Height:
6’5”
FIBA 3x3 Ranking Points:
121,566
Men's 3x3 World Ranking:
#86
Men's 3x3 Canadian Ranking:
#1
Total FIBA 3x3 Events Played:
44
What does 3x3 basketball mean to you?
3x3 has been an experience i've been extremely fortunate to share with family and friends. It has allowed me the honour of representing Canada around the world and reinvigorated my love for basketball.
If you had to describe 3x3 basketball in one word, what would it be?
Exhilarating.
Can you describe what your first experience with 3x3 basketball was like?
My first experience with 3x3 basketball was tiring, but more than anything else, it was a lot of fun! The game was fast, physical and full of emotion. It felt like starting all over with the game and I felt like a kid again.
What is one thing you would want people to know about the culture surrounding 3x3 basketball?
It is a tightly knit and very competitive community.
Favourite tournament destination you’ve been to?
Bucharest, Romania
How old were you when you started playing basketball?
5 years old
Who is your favourite NBA and WNBA player?
Steve Nash (NBA) and Bridget Carleton (WNBA)
Michelle Plouffe
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Hometown:
Edmonton, AB
Position:
Forward
Height:
6’4”
FIBA 3x3 Ranking Points:
72,528
Women's 3x3 World Ranking:
#173
Women's 3x3 Canadian Ranking:
#1
Total FIBA 3x3 Events Played:
10
What does 3x3 Basketball mean to you?
It's a great opportunity to compete at a high level at some epic venues all over the world and meet great people along the way.
If you had to describe 3x3 basketball in one word, what would it be?
Exhilarating.
Can you describe what your first experience with 3x3 basketball was like?
It was a whirlwind experience- a 4 day trip to Italy!
What is one thing you would want people to know about the culture surrounding 3x3 basketball?
That it is for everyone!
Favourite tournament destination you’ve been to?
Prague!
How old were you when you started playing basketball?
8 years old
Who is your favourite NBA and WNBA player?
Kris Middleton (NBA) and Candace Parker (WNBA)
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