Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice named to 2026 WNBA All-Rookie squad

Toronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice has been selected to the 2026 WNBA All-Rookie squad, the league revealed on Wednesday. Rice made her debut for the team in the inaugural season, playing in 28 games and starting 20 of them. She averaged impressive statistics of 13.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 0.8 steals per game, while maintaining a strong shooting percentage of 47.2% from the field, 35.1% from three-point range, and an impressive 86.9% from the free-throw line.

Despite missing nearly two months due to a Grade 3 left ankle sprain, Rice made a strong return and contributed with double-digit scores in 12 out of her final 13 games. Her outstanding performance earned her a spot on the WNBA All-Rookie team, and she was chosen as the sixth overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, marking the first draft selection for the Tempo franchise.

"We are incredibly proud of Kiki and her accomplishments this season," stated Tempo general manager Monica Wright Rogers in a league release. "Her talent, poise, and work ethic were evident throughout the year, and she has proven herself as an impactful player for our team."