Set The Tempo

Tyler Conium

Set The Tempo with Tyler Conium is a podcast dedicated to the Toronto Tempo and the rise of women’s basketball in Canada. Fresh episodes after every game day, featuring game recaps, player performances, coaching decisions, and league-wide storylines that matter. Smart analysis. Real conversation. A Toronto perspective. This is where the Tempo begins. thesqueezes.substack.com

  1. 27 aug

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Kiki Rice Scores Career High as Toronto Tempo Fall to Seattle Storm

    This might be the best-case scenario for the Toronto Tempo down the stretch. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 90-78 loss to the Seattle Storm, their second straight defeat after snapping a 12-game losing streak in Vancouver. But this loss came with one massive positive: Kiki Rice set a new career high with 24 points, adding 5 assists, 3 rebounds and a steal in one of the most encouraging performances of her rookie season. With Brittney Sykes, Marina Mabrey, Aneesah Morrow, Nyara Sabally and Julie Allemand all unavailable or leaving for FIBA duty, the Tempo are running out a heavily depleted roster. Still, Rice, Izzy Harrison and Laura Yuskaitė gave fans exactly what they should want to see late in the season: development, production and competitive effort — while Toronto’s draft lottery positioning remains strong. 🚨 In this episode: 📉 Tempo Fall to Seattle * Toronto loses 90-78 to the Storm * Tempo have lost two straight after beating Portland * Seattle improves to 8-31 * Toronto continues to sit near the top of the WNBA Draft Lottery picture 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo at Las Vegas Aces🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game and during the FIBA break 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Kiki Rice looks like the future — and the draft lottery watch is officially on 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

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Kiki Rice Scores Career High as Toronto Tempo Fall to Seattle Storm
  2. 22 aug

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Snap 12-Game Losing Streak vs Portland Fire!

    The streak is over. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to the Toronto Tempo’s 82-79 win over the Portland Fire in Vancouver, snapping a painful 12-game losing streak and giving the franchise its first victory in roughly six weeks. Toronto was shorthanded again — and got even more banged up during the game — but still found a way to beat its expansion counterpart behind a massive performance from Izzy Harrison, another strong night from Kiki Rice, and a resilient effort from a roster missing multiple key pieces. But because this is the 2026 Tempo season, there is always a catch: Brittney Sykes left after just 1:31 with a foot injury, while Aneesah Morrow exited after 7:10 with a knee injury. A win, yes. But another stressful night on the injury front. 🚨 In this episode: 🎉 Losing Streak Is Over * Toronto beats Portland 82-79 * Tempo improve to 11-25 * 12-game losing streak finally ends * First win in roughly six weeks * Huge moment for the team and fans in Vancouver 💪 Izzy Harrison Leads the Way * 25 points * 10 rebounds * 9-of-10 from the free throw line * Two massive late free throws to help seal the win * One of her best games of the season 👀 Kiki Rice Keeps Growing * 19 points * 4 assists 🏥 Injuries Strike Again * Brittney Sykes leaves after 1:31 with a foot injury * Aneesah Morrow leaves after 7:10 with a knee injury 🧱 Shorthanded Win Toronto essentially played most of the game without: * Marina Mabrey * Brittney Sykes * Aneesah Morrow * Maria Conde * Nyara Sabally And still found a way to win. 📈 Other Tempo Contributors * Laura Yuskaitė: 15 points, 7 rebounds * Julie Allemand: 5 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks 🇨🇦 Bridget Carleton Leads Portland * Carleton scores 18 points * Adds 4 rebounds and 2 assists 📊 How Toronto Won * Down 24-16 after the first quarter * Responded with 28 points in the second 🎰 Draft Lottery Still Matters * Win does not dramatically change Toronto’s lottery position * Tempo still likely locked into the second-best odds ⏳ Next Up: Las Vegas Aces in Vancouver * Tempo stay in Vancouver * A’ja Wilson and the Aces come next 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Las Vegas Aces in Vancouver🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The streak is over — now the injury watch continues 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

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Snap 12-Game Losing Streak vs Portland Fire!
  3. 21 aug

    Set The Tempo State of the Franchise: Toronto Tempo Eliminated From Playoffs + 2027 WNBA Draft Outlook

    The Toronto Tempo’s inaugural season will not include playoff basketball. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium steps away from the usual postgame format for a full state of the franchise episode after the Tempo were officially eliminated from playoff contention following their loss to the Washington Mystics. Toronto sits at 10-25, the third-worst record in the WNBA, after once hovering around .500 earlier in the season. But this season has never been easy to evaluate because the Tempo have dealt with injuries all year long, never once having a clean injury report. Tyler breaks down what went wrong, what still went right, who is part of the future core, and why the 2027 WNBA Draft Lottery could completely change the direction of this franchise. 🚨 In this episode: 📉 Tempo Eliminated From Playoff Contention * Toronto officially eliminated after the Washington Mystics loss * Tempo fall to 10-25 * First time in Sandy Brondello’s coaching career missing the playoffs * A season that once had playoff hope now shifts to development and draft talk * ⭐ 2027 WNBA Draft Names to Know * JuJu Watkins, USC * Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame * Madison Booker, Texas Tyler breaks down why any of those three could instantly change the future of the Toronto Tempo. 🇨🇦 WNBA in Canada * Tempo have played across Toronto, Montreal and now Vancouver * The franchise continues spreading the WNBA across Canada * Even without playoffs, the first season still matters for building the fanbase 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Portland Fire in Vancouver🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game and major Tempo news 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The playoffs are gone, but the future of the Toronto Tempo is getting fascinating 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

    Set The Tempo State of the Franchise: Toronto Tempo Eliminated From Playoffs + 2027 WNBA Draft Outlook
  4. 19 aug

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Brittney Sykes Returns as Toronto Tempo Fall Just Short vs Fever

    That one was right there. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to the Toronto Tempo’s 101-95 loss to the Indiana Fever at Scotiabank Arena — a game that delivered plenty of moral victories, even if the losing streak continues. The Tempo nearly pulled off the upset against one of the WNBA’s hottest teams, powered by Marina Mabrey’s 22 points, the long-awaited return of Brittney Sykes, and a massive home debut from Aneesah Morrow, who finished with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Toronto still dug itself an early hole with another rough first quarter, but the fight, energy and late-game push were all major positives — especially with Julie Allemand, Maria Conde and Nyara Sabally out of the lineup. 🚨 In this episode: 💔 Tempo Fall Just Short * Toronto loses 101-95 to Indiana * Tempo nearly complete a late comeback * Scotiabank Arena gets a strong, competitive game * Another loss, but one with more positives than negatives 🙌 Brittney Sykes Returns * Sykes plays for the first time since her foot injury * 15 points 🧱 Aneesah Morrow Owns the Glass * 14 points * 16 rebounds * 7 offensive rebound 🔥 Marina Mabrey Keeps Cooking * 22 points * Hit back-to-back threes in the third quarter 👀 Kiki Rice Holds Her Own * 10 points * 6 assists 💪 Frontcourt Steps Up * Temi Fagbenle scores 13 on 5-of-6 shooting * Izzy Harrison adds 8 points and 7 rebounds 📉 One Bad Quarter Again * Indiana starts 13-4 * Fever score 33 points in the first quarter 🌟 Kelsey Mitchell Sets the Tone * 29 points in just 24 minutes * Sets a record with 20 straight games of 20+ points 🏀 Caitlin Clark, Fever & the Big Crowd * Clark finishes with 24 points and 7 assists 🐢🐇 Tempo Mascots Revealed * Toronto finally announces two mascots * Dot: an Arctic hare * Dez: a snapping turtle from Muskoka ⏳ Next Up: Washington Mystics * Quick turnaround on the road 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo at Washington Mystics🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 Sykes is back, Morrow is rebounding, and the Tempo finally gave fans something to cheer about 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

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Brittney Sykes Returns as Toronto Tempo Fall Just Short vs Fever
  5. 13 aug

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall Just Short vs Dallas as Losing Streak Hits 10

    That was the one. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to the Toronto Tempo’s 94-88 loss to the Dallas Wings, a game that felt like it could finally break the losing streak — until it slipped away late. Toronto has now lost 10 straight games, but this was one of the more competitive losses of the recent stretch. The Tempo fought back after a rough first quarter, got strong offensive contributions from Marina Mabrey, Laura Yuskaitė and Kia Nurse, and kept Dallas within reach despite being without Julie Allemand and Maria Conde. But the biggest concern came late: Kiki Rice left with a left ankle injury. The good news? It did not appear as serious as her previous ankle injury, and she returned to the bench. 🚨 In this episode: 💔 Tempo Lose 10th Straight * Toronto falls 94-88 in Dallas * Losing streak reaches 10 games * Tempo drop to 10-23 * Game was there for the taking before Dallas closed it out 😬 Kiki Rice Injury Scare * Rice leaves with a left ankle injury * Did not return to the game 🌟 Paige Bueckers Takes Over * Scoreless at halftime * Finishes with 22 points 🔥 Marina Mabrey Keeps Attacking * Found her shooting stroke again * Got to the free throw line seven times 💪 Tempo Bright Spots * Laura Yuskaitė scores 18 and adds 7 rebounds * Izzy Harrison grabs 10 rebounds in the start 📉 One Quarter Hurts Again * Toronto loses the first quarter 27-17 * Tempo won the second and fourth quarters 🚨 Turnovers & Free Throws * Toronto commits 16 turnovers * Dallas commits only 9 🧩 Aneesah Morrow Minutes Watch * Morrow plays 21 minutes * Tyler wonders if she is still dealing with something physically ⏳ Next Up: Indiana Fever at Scotiabank * Toronto gets five days off * Fever come to Scotiabank Arena 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Indiana Fever at Scotiabank Arena🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The streak continues — but Toronto finally has a game to build from 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

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Toronto Tempo Fall Just Short vs Dallas as Losing Streak Hits 10
  6. 11 aug

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Marina Mabrey Drops 36 as Toronto Tempo Lose 9th Straight to Dream

    The losing streak hits nine, but this one had more positives than the last few. In this episode of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium reacts to Toronto’s 107-95 loss to the Atlanta Dream, as the Tempo fall to 10-22 and Atlanta completes the season-series sweep. Toronto showed real offensive life behind a huge 36-point performance from Marina Mabrey, a strong all-around game from Kiki Rice, and another double-double from Nyara Sabally. But the defense was once again the issue, with Atlanta scoring 107 points and getting 20-plus from Angel Reese, Jordin Canada and Rhyne Howard. With the playoffs essentially gone, Tyler looks at what matters most down the stretch: getting healthy, seeing the future core together, and finally getting Brittney Sykes back on the floor. 🚨 In this episode: 😬 Tempo Lose 9th Straight * Toronto falls 107-95 to Atlanta * Tempo drop to 10-22 * Atlanta sweeps the season series * Toronto has now lost nine straight games 🔥 Marina Mabrey Bounces Back * 36 points * 12-of-19 from the field * 7-of-13 from three * 5 free throw attempts * Looked healthier after two rough games 👀 Kiki Rice Looks Like Kiki Again * 18 points * 5 rebounds * 6 assists * 7-of-11 shooting * Played 30 minutes * Starting to round back into form after the ankle injury 💪 Nyara Sabally Double-Double * 12 points * 12 rebounds * 3 assists * 4 steals * Showing the version of Sabally Toronto hoped to see consistently 📉 Defense Costs Toronto Again * Atlanta scores 107 points * Sandy Brondello: 95 points should usually be enough to win * Poor energy and poor transition defense * Tempo could not contain Atlanta’s top scorers 🧱 Second Quarter Swing * Toronto trailed by only two after the first * Atlanta wins the second quarter 30-17 * Tempo won the third and fourth quarters, but the second quarter created the gap * Another game decided by one disastrous stretch 🏥 Brittney Sykes Update * Sykes has been out since June 16 * Missed nearly two months with a plantar fascia injury * Has progressed to half-court practice * No official return date yet, but Tyler believes she will be back this season 🧩 Future Core Watch Tyler wants to finally see this group healthy together: * Kiki Rice * Marina Mabrey * Brittney Sykes * Aneesah Morrow * Nyara Sabally That lineup may tell Toronto more than lottery positioning alone. 🧠 Draft Lottery vs Health * Toronto remains near the top of the WNBA lottery picture * JuJu Watkins, Hannah Hidalgo and Madison Booker remain the big draft names * Tyler would rather see the Tempo healthy than chase losses * Even falling out of the top three still leaves lottery upside ⏳ Next Up: Dallas Wings * Toronto faces Dallas tomorrow * A loss would make it 10 straight * Last matchup with Dallas went down to the wire * Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd remain must-watch players 📅 Next Game: Toronto Tempo vs Dallas Wings🎧 New episodes after EVERY Tempo game 📲 Follow @TylerConium🇨🇦 The streak is ugly, but the future core is finally getting closer 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

    Set The Tempo Postgame: Marina Mabrey Drops 36 as Toronto Tempo Lose 9th Straight to Dream

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Set The Tempo with Tyler Conium is a podcast dedicated to the Toronto Tempo and the rise of women’s basketball in Canada. Fresh episodes after every game day, featuring game recaps, player performances, coaching decisions, and league-wide storylines that matter. Smart analysis. Real conversation. A Toronto perspective. This is where the Tempo begins. thesqueezes.substack.com

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