Dallas Wings name Jose Fernandez new head coach

Jose Fernandez has been named the new head coach of the WNBA's Dallas Wings after spending 25 seasons coaching the University of South Florida women's basketball team. Fernandez replaces Chris Koclanes, who was fired following a 10-34 record in his only season with the Wings. The team features Paige Bueckers, the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year and the No. 1 overall draft pick last April. Wings GM Curt Miller praised Fernandez as a respected veteran coach known for developing talent and recruiting international players, aligning with the WNBA's increasing global presence. Fernandez has led USF to 12 20-win seasons, 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, and coached over 100 players who went on to professional careers worldwide. He becomes the franchise's fifth coach in seven seasons as the Wings aim to build on their first playoff series win since relocating to Dallas in 2016.