Jose Fernandez spent a strong message about how he'll set a winning standard as the new head coach of the Dallas Wings .

Fernandez starts a new chapter in the WNBA after moving on from the college level with the South Florida Bulls following 25 seasons. He helped the program become consistent contenders for the NCAA Tournament, winning two conference titles (2021, 2025) and one NIT championship in 2009.

This marks Fernandez's first stint in the WNBA as a coach. Having garnered a lot of winning success in college with South Florida, he looks to have that translate at the professional level with the Wings.

“This won't be the same old Dallas Wings, my brother,” Fernandez said in his introductory press conference via ESPN, paraphrasing his late colleague at USF, Amir Abdur-Rahim. “Chang

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