Set The Tempo Ep. 11: Toronto Tempo Season Preview + Opening Night vs Mystics

The wait is over — the Toronto Tempo officially tip off their first WNBA season.In Episode 11 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium previews the 2026 season, breaks down the roster, and sets expectations ahead of Opening Night vs the Washington Mystics.This also marks the final preseason episode — with daily postgame shows starting immediately.🚨 In this episode:🏀 Opening Night Is HERE* Toronto Tempo vs Washington Mystics (May 8)📊 Toronto Tempo Season Preview* Why Toronto chose to compete instead of rebuild🔥 The Big 3 (Core Players)* Marina Mabry → primary scoring option* Brittney Sykes → elite defender + attacker* Julie Allemand → X-factor playmaker (EuroLeague star)🌟 Kiki Rice Impact (Rookie Watch)* Why she could contribute immediately🧠 Key Questions for 2026* Can the offense avoid too much ISO play?* Will the lack of frontcourt depth hurt them?* Can supporting players overperform?📉 Strengths vs WeaknessesStrengths:* Elite guard play* Veteran leadership* High basketball IQConcerns:* Frontcourt depth* Three-point shooting consistency* Injury risk (Sabally, depth pieces)📅 Schedule Highlights* Opening Night vs Mystics* June 3: Brondello returns to New York* July 10: Montreal game (national expansion push)* July 20: A’ja Wilson & Aces visit Canada* Aug 18: Caitlin Clark comes to Toronto🎙️ NEW FORMAT ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Starting now:Postgame episodes after EVERY Toronto Tempo game44 games → 44 episodes (plus extras)This is the start of something big — for Toronto and for the WNBA.🎧 Follow for daily coverage📲 @TylerConium🇨🇦 Canada’s WNBA team begins NOWLet’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com