Harvard Alum Temi Fagbenle ’15 Embraces New Chapter with the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo Temi Fagbenle ’15, a Harvard alum and WNBA star, has signed with the Toronto Tempo, one of the league’s newest expansion teams. The move marks her fifth season in the WNBA and her first with a Canadian-based franchise. Fagbenle, who has spent over a decade in professional basketball, described the opportunity as a chance to contribute to a team’s growth while continuing to evolve as a player. Fagbenle’s journey to the WNBA began with a standout collegiate career at Harvard, where she was a two-time All-Ivy League selection and a key contributor to the team’s success. After graduating in 2015, she transferred to the University of Southern California for her final season, a decision that proved pivotal in her professional development. Since 2016, she has played internationally, winning national championships in Spain, Italy, and Great Britain, as well as the 2024 EuroCup title with the London Lions. She also represented Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics, where she averaged 4.8 points, 4 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game despite her team’s 0-5 record in group play. Fagbenle’s WNBA career began in 2017 with the Minnesota Lynx, where she won a championship as a rookie. She returned to the league in 2024 with the Indiana Fever, averaging 9.1 points and 5.6 rebounds in her first month before injuries limited her to just 22 games. Her path to the Toronto Tempo, however, has been anything but linear. Over the years, she has navigated multiple leagues, countries, and roles, building a reputation as a versatile forward with a team-first mindset. “Success isn’t defined by a single moment or milestone,” Fagbenle said. “It’s about a mindset shaped over years of experience.#harvard #wnba #university_of_southern_california #toronto_tempo #temi_fagbenle
