The Dallas Wings announced Jose Fernandez as their new head coach on Monday.<\/p>\n
\u201cJose is one of the most respected veteran coaches in women\u2019s basketball,\u201d Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller said in a statement. \u201cHe is a proven winner and has built sustained success for over two decades at USF. Jose consistently produces professional players and is regarded as an excellent developer of talent. His colleagues from across the country constantly credit his teams for their preparation and grit, while continuously raising the bar for success on the court. He is known for putting his players in a position to succeed. Lastly, as the game and WNBA continue to become global, no coach in this country has recruited and successfully coached international players better than Jose. I can\u2019t wait to partner with Jose and support his vision for our Dallas Wings.”<\/p>\n
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Fernandez, 53, has spent the past 25 years in charge of the University of South Florida women’s program. Last week, the school announced Fernandez had informed the Bulls he would be leaving for an opportunity in the WNBA.<\/p>\n
SB Nation was the first to report Fernandez\u2019s move.<\/p>\n
The Wings fired head coach Chris Koclanes last month<\/a> after the team finished 10-34 following the addition of No. 1 overall draft pick Paige Bueckers. Dallas currently owns the top odds in the 2026 WNBA Draft lottery.<\/p>\n [Yahoo Sports TV is here! Watch live shows and highlights 24\/7<\/a>]<\/p>\n