Tempo unveil Dot the Arctic Hare and Dez the Snapping Turtle as mascots

The Toronto Tempo, Canada's lone WNBA franchise, has introduced Dot the Arctic Hare and Dez the Snapping Turtle as the team's official mascots. The duo was unveiled during halftime of a game against the Indiana Fever. This is the team's first official mascot duo, marking their inaugural season.

Whitney Bell, Tempo's chief marketing officer, revealed that the mascots were chosen to embody the unique character of the Canadian team. Bell stated that "Dez and Dot have completely different personalities, but they’re better together. One knows when to slow things down, the other knows when to turn the energy all the way up. That balance felt like such a natural expression of Tempo, and we can’t wait for our fans to get to know them."

Dez, identified as a Borealis Blue Snapping Turtle from Muskoka, Ontario, is the more measured half of the duo. Dez is calm, clever, and always thinking ahead. As a Taurus, Dez also enjoys spinning the 1s and 2s in their spare time. Dez's secret talent is snapping, and they have a particular fondness for soft shell tacos.

Dot, represented as an Arctic Hare from Toronto, brings a burst of energy and constant enthusiasm. Originally from the Arctic Circle, Dot is a Gemini, known for her endless hops and hype. Dot's hobbies include cotton candy, watching 'Drive to Survive,' and anything that gets the crowd excited.