The WNBA Season will start from the second week of May, and along with two new franchises, fans will see many new coaches on the floor, too. The Dallas Wings revamped the side built around star player Paige Bueckers and also have a new coach, Jose Fernandez.
The NCAA Veteran coach is taking his first WNBA assignment and is already under scrutiny, with reporters asking players about their first day of training. Interestingly, UConn Huskies coach Geno Auriemma hailed Jose Fernandez as a perfect fit for the Wings and Bueckers, and now, here is what the player has to say about the new coach.
Paige Bueckers Compares Jose Fernandez With Geno Auriemma
The former UConn star earned her name with the program’s dominance and won multiple individual and team titles, including the NCAA Championship in 2025. While Geno Auriemma was masterminding the shaping up of the talented guard, as per Bueckers, she got a similar coach at the Wings.
When reporters asked her about her views on Jose Fernandez, she said, “He does remind me a lot of Coach Geno. In terms of discipline, structure, the culture that he wants to build, and the no BS mentality where he doesn’t let anything slide. He’s very detail-oriented, but he also communicates well with the players.”
Paige Bueckers said head coach Jose Fernandez reminds her of Geno Auriemma with his discipline, structure, “no BS” mentality and communicating well with the players.
— Landon Thomas (@sixfivelando) April 19, 2026
I asked Paige how does that help her having a coach like that?
“It gives you confidence…” pic.twitter.com/sfhA92wVnC
Interestingly, the former South Florida Bulls coach found respectable success in the NCAA tournament; he will look to make the most of the opportunity with the roster at his disposal.
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Ahead of the 2026 season, the Wings guard got loose and attended a music show in California.
Paige Bueckers Attends Coachella 2026 Event
Started in 1999, Coachella became one of the prime music events on the calendar, with many megastars performing. The 2026 edition also featured top performers such as Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G.
From the sports fraternity, many basketball stars, including PB and Stephen Curry, led the charge to Indio.
Paige Bueckers and Aaliyah Edwards vibing together at Coachella 🫶 pic.twitter.com/SiRsCdMP5j
— WNBA Got Game (@wnbagotgame) April 12, 2026
Now the season is starting from May, and players are sweating out in the training camp with an eye on the postseason and probably the championship too. The Dallas Wings do have one of the top five starting lineups in the 2026 season, and will look to better their performance with new additions.