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

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Podcast: [Set The Tempo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/set-the-tempo-7690658)
Published: 2026-04-14T13:02:01+00:00
Episode link: https://thesqueezes.substack.com/p/set-the-tempo-ep-8-toronto-tempo
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## Resource

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 night The Toronto Tempo are almost fully built — and the foundation looks strong. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday📲 Follow @TylerConium🏀 Daily recaps once the season begins Let’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.c…

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