Among the teams competing in the coming days is Canada’s 3×3 Women’s National Team, ranked first globally, which consists entirely of Alberta athletes. The Women’s National Team features Podium Alberta athletes Michelle and Katherine Plouffe from Edmonton, and Paige Crozon and Kacie Bosch from Lethbridge. Alberta’s government recently recognized this team at the 2023 Alberta Sport Recognition Awards as Open Team of the Year. The award recognizes high-performance athletes and teams who promote Alberta and pursue sport development goals.

“Having 400 amateur basketball players competing alongside some of the best FIBA 3×3 men’s and women’s teams in the world creates an absolutely electric atmosphere for fans, families and players,” adds Stephen Bourdeau, CEO, Do North Events. “Thanks to our partners, including the Government of Alberta, Edmonton is becoming a hub for basketball in our country. We are particularly proud of our legacy in women’s basketball.”

Provincial officials say the Plouffe sisters are currently the two highest-ranked 3×3 players in the world, and will be making their return to the Olympic Games this summer in Paris. Both Crozon, ranked third overall, and Bosch, ranked 20th, will be making their Olympic debuts in Paris.

Hoop City’s community 3×3 tournament will see up to 100 teams compete in both recreational and competitive categories, including wheelchair and co-ed teams. The tournament is open to age groups from U11 to adult.

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