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

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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