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At his introductory press conference on Thursday, new Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez proudly proclaimed, "This won't be the same old Dallas Wings, my brother."

@drakekeeler.bsky.social has more on Fernandez's vision moving forward as the team's leader.

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Jose Fernandez introduced as Dallas Wings head coach - The IX Basketball
New Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez explained why he took a job "people were scared about" in his introductory press conference.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:29 AM
“The practice guys yesterday had their way with us, so we talked about it, we watched some film, and then we came out here.”

New Dallas Wings training camp notebook from days 2+3, leading off with how the team worked through some defensive struggles.

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Training camp notes: Bounceback practice, style of play and more
The Dallas Wings struggled in training camp Monday, but produced a needed bounceback Tuesday on the defensive end.
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April 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Day 1 Wings training camp notebook is live!

🎨HC Chris Koclanes giving his players a "clean slate"

⭐️ What Paige and Arike had to say

👀 Another rookie guard who stood out

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Training camp notebook: Wings start building from ‘clean slate’ on day 1
Chris Koclanes wants his team to feel there are "no preconceptions" as training camp begins.
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April 27, 2025 at 11:32 PM
first Words on Wings post went live yesterday! Touched on:

> Dallas’ new era, led by Paige Bueckers

> Why the Wings didn’t think they’d draft Aziaha James

> Curt Miller’s priorities in assembling the roster open.substack.com/pub/wordsond...
Paige Bueckers arrives, Dallas Wings put future on display at draft class press conference
In the lobby of Dallas City Hall, the Dallas Wings presented a preview of their new era Wednesday.
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April 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
📍Dallas City Hall
April 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Hello, I've decided to start a newsletter — Words on Wings!

I'll be covering the Dallas Wings all season, starting with today's press conference introducing the team's draft class.

Go subscribe!

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Words On Wings | Drake Keeler | Substack
Analysis, features and more on the WNBA's Dallas Wings. Click to read Words On Wings, by Drake Keeler, a Substack publication. Launched 6 days ago.
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April 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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April 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Creighton women can't break through against Illinois, falling in NCAA tournament's first round
Creighton women can't break through against Illinois, falling in NCAA tournament's first round
The Bluejays, struggling through blown layups, stifled possessions and stolen passes, couldn’t muster enough of a run to avoid a NCAA tournament first-round loss to Illinois.
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March 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
HALF: Illinois 31, Creighton 26

Teams combine to shoot 4-for-5 in the back-and-forth final minutes of the half, though there were three turnovers.

Kiani Lockett drops in a three to keep it a five-point game at the break.
March 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
End 1Q: Illinois 18, Creighton 10

Two threes out of the media timeout spark a strong end to the quarter for Illinois. Bryant up to 9 pts.

Jays struggling with the Illini defense, though, and some of their best looks haven't fallen. Shot 4-18 in the quarter.
March 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Gotta be ready when they call your number in March.

I’m on-site for NCAA tournament action in Austin. 9-seed Creighton battling #8 Illinois in a couple hours.
March 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Not sure of the last time I’ve seen — or the next time I’ll see — something like the performance JuJu Watkins just had to take down undefeated UCLA.

Two-way masterclass.
February 14, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Easily my best sports-related memory from 2024 was having a front row seat to the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament back in March.

Great city, great hoops, classic championship game. Won’t forget it anytime soon.
December 31, 2024 at 7:22 PM
what are we doing here
December 4, 2024 at 2:28 PM