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UConn's Auriemma Cheers Fernandez's Dallas Coaching Opportunity

11/2/2025

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Geno Auriemma, head coach of UConn's women's basketball team, praised Jose Fernandez's hiring as Dallas Wings head coach.
Auriemma noted their long friendship and said the hire could bring stability to a franchise that has struggled with coaching turnover.
Fernandez spent 25 years at the University of South Florida.
Auriemma said he is excited for Fernandez and former UConn star Paige Bueckers to play under him in Dallas.

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Geno Auriemma, head coach of UConn's women's basketball team, praised Jose Fernandez's hiring as Dallas Wings head coach.
Auriemma noted their long friendship and said the hire could bring stability to a franchise that has struggled with coaching turnover.
Fernandez spent 25 years at the University of South Florida.
Auriemma said he is excited for Fernandez and former UConn star Paige Bueckers to play under him in Dallas.