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Jose Fernandez to Be Named Dallas Wings Coach, AP Source Says

Jose Fernandez led USF to 10 NCAA tournaments and produced nine WNBA draft picks, bringing extensive experience to the Wings as they build around star Paige Bueckers.

  • Jose Fernandez is set to take over as coach of the WNBA's Dallas Wings, a person familiar told The Associated Press on Thursday.
  • Fernandez spent 25 years at the University of South Florida, compiling a 485-317 record and leading the Bulls to 10 NCAA Tournament appearances.
  • He led 12 20-win seasons and coached nine players drafted or signed by WNBA teams, while Michele Woods-Baxter was named USF's interim head coach ahead of the 2025-26 season.
  • USF confirmed Fernandez informed the school of his WNBA decision, and he had not signed a contract as of Thursday but is expected to do so by Friday.
  • He becomes the fifth head coach in seven seasons for the Wings, who are 19-45 since their 2023 playoff series and fired Chris Koclanes after a 10-34 season; two WNBA openings remain in New York and Seattle.
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Jose Fernandez to be named Dallas Wings coach, AP source says

Longtime University of South Florida women's basketball coach Jose Fernandez is set to become the coach of the WNBA's Dallas Wings.

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Bay News 9 broke the news in Saint Petersburg, United States on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
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