# Set The Tempo Ep. 9: Toronto Tempo Training Camp Begins + Kiki Rice Hype + $100M Facility Plans

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Podcast: [Set The Tempo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/set-the-tempo-7690658)
Published: 2026-04-21T14:16:25+00:00
Episode link: https://thesqueezes.substack.com/p/set-the-tempo-ep-9-toronto-tempo
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## Resource

The Toronto Tempo are officially on the floor. Training camp is underway, the roster is taking shape, and expectations are starting to build ahead of the 2026 WNBA season . In Episode 9 of Set The Tempo , Tyler Conium breaks down everything from early training camp storylines to the franchise’s long-term vision — including a massive new facility announcement. 🚨 In this episode: 🏀 Training Camp Begins (First Look at the Tempo) * First-ever Toronto Tempo training camp at University of Toronto 🌟 Kiki Rice Early Buzz * Why she’s already looking like the face of the franchise 🇨🇦 Kia Nurse’s Role (Beyond the Box Score) * Leadership and mentorship for a new franchise 🏗️ $100M Training Facility Announcement * State-of-the-art facility coming by 2028 📊 Toronto Tempo Expectations for 2026 * Why this team is NOT thinking like an expansion team ⏳ Season Tip-Off: May 8🏀 Daily game recaps begin once the season starts 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Canada’s WNBA team starts here 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.com

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