Geno Auriemma gives strong take on Paige Bueckers' new coach with the Dallas Wings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

After a dominant year from former UConn star Paige Bueckers, the WNBA's Dallas Wings take a major step in reshaping her future.

The Wings, who have had just one winning season since the franchise moved to North Texas, hope Fernandez will help them take flight.

The Wings have officially landed on a new head coach to lead their rebuild in the 2026 season, and he's now addressing the public.

Bueckers has fully taken the next step from college to the pros, as she won the WNBA's Rookie of the Year Award while unofficially taking on the role of being one of Dallas's most popular athletes.