Sandy Brondello's Hall of Fame season: Tempo coach earns back-to-back induction nods
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Brondello to be inducted to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame after receiving a similar distinction from Australia.
Home Sports Tempo Tempo Sandy Brondello’s Hall of Fame season: Tempo coach earns back-to-back induction nods Brondello to be inducted to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame after receiving a similar distinction from Australia. Nov. 5, 2026 Nov. 5, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago 1 min read Save New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Copy article link Email Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Whatsapp Share on BlueSky Share on Threads Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello instructs her team during a WNBA game against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Tex., in August. Tony Gutierrez/The Associated Press file photo Make us a preferred source on Google By Gilbert NgaboSports Reporter ‘Tis the season of Hall of Fame nods for Sandy Brondello. The Toronto Tempo’s head coach was announced on Wednesday as one of six Class of 2027 inductees to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn. That honour comes just weeks after the 58-year-old coach received a similar distinction from the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, as one of seven members who will be inducted this month in Melbourne. Tempo How Sandy Brondello weathered the Tempo’s brutal first season without losing her cool — or her vision Toronto’s WNBA head coach looks to turn the injury-riddled expansion season into a foundation Brondello was an all-star player in the WNBA, appearing in 159 games for teams in Detroit, Miami and Seattle. She has coached in the league since 2005, and won two championships with the Phoenix Mercury (2014) and New York Liberty (2024). ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW She took over the Tempo reins as an expansion team, leading them to an 11-33 record during a season marred by injuries to key players. The other inductees at the June 26 ceremony will be WNBA all-time leading scorer Diana Taurasi, three-time WNBA coach of the year Mike Thibault, referee Dee Kantner who officiated for over 40 years, builder Dr. Judith Holland and former World Basketball League star Molly Bolin Kazmer. SPORTS HEADLINES Get all the scores and essential coverage for the Leafs, Raptors, Jays and much more, delivered daily. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. Please enter a valid email address. Sign Up This newsletter is only available for subscribers. If you are already a subscriber, please login now. If you want to become subscriber, please click here Yes, I'd also like to receive customized content suggestions and promotional messages from the Star. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. 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