Set The Tempo Ep. 8: Toronto Tempo Draft Kiki Rice + Full WNBA Draft Reaction & Roster Breakdown

The Toronto Tempo have their franchise player.In Episode 8 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to the WNBA Draft, breaks down the selection of Kiki Rice at #6 overall, and analyzes how the Tempo roster is shaping up just weeks before the 2026 season.🚨 In this episode:🏀 Kiki Rice = Face of the Franchise* Why Kiki Rice was the perfect pick at #6* NCAA Champion + elite leadership pedigree* Why she could be Toronto’s point guard for the next decade* Comparing her impact to early Raptors-era stars😳 Draft Shock: Chicago Passes on Kiki Rice* Why the Chicago Sky taking Gabriela Jaquez changed EVERYTHING* How Toronto capitalized on a massive opportunity* Biggest surprises from the WNBA Draft🔥 Full WNBA Draft Breakdown* Azzi Fudd goes #1 to Dallas* Olivia Miles, Awafam, Lauren Betts highlights* Seattle loading up with Flau’jae Johnson* Winners & losers across the league🇨🇦 Kia Nurse Signs with Toronto* What she brings (leadership, culture, marketability)* Why expectations should be tempered on-court* Veteran presence vs production debate📊 Toronto Tempo Depth Chart (Early Look)* Projected starters:* Julie Allemand* Marina Mabrey* Brittney Sykes* Nyara Sabally* (Center still TBD)* Where Kiki Rice fits immediately* Biggest concern: frontcourt depth📈 Can Toronto Compete Right Away?* Why this team is built to push for a playoff spot* Expansion team strategy: win now vs rebuild* What still needs to happen before opening nightThe Toronto Tempo are almost fully built — and the foundation looks strong.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday📲 Follow @TylerConium🏀 Daily recaps once the season beginsLet’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