Dallas Wings hire Jose Fernandez head coach

The Dallas Wings have hired longtime South Florida coach Jose Fernandez as their new head coach and will formally introduce him on Nov. 6. Fernandez, 53, spent 25 seasons at USF, compiling a 485–317 record, leading the Bulls to 10 NCAA Tournament appearances and numerous 20-win seasons. He replaces Chris Koclanes, who was fired after a 10–34 season, becoming the Wings’ fifth head coach in seven seasons as the franchise looks to build around WNBA Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers. Wings GM Curt Miller praised Fernandez as a proven developer of professional and international players, and Fernandez said the team will be "relentless in our pursuit of excellence."