Can Wings go from worst to first? Azzi + Paige reunion & how is new head coach Jose Fernandez meshing with players?

Can Wings go from worst to first? Azzi + Paige reunion & how is new head coach Jose Fernandez meshing with players?

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by Dallas Wings reporter Myah Taylor of the Dallas News to break down the team’s mindset as they build toward the 2026 season. After finishing last in 2025, can the Wings make the leap to playoff contention in just one year?

The duo also reacts to No. 1 draft pick Azzi Fudd’s introductory press conference, highlighting how quickly players must adjust from college basketball to the WNBA. What kind of pressure comes with entering the league as a six-figure rookie, and how might Fudd handle it? Plus, stick around for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the team’s funniest off-the-court quirks.

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TIMECODES:

01:22 - Was Azzi Fudd the right selection for Dallas?

06:40 - Can the Dallas Wings make the postseason?

07:59 - What is Jose Fernandez like as a head coach?

13:55 - What to make of the Azzi-Paige relationship questions

21:46 - How has Azzi transitioned from college to pros?

25:30 - Azzi Fudd introductory press conference

30:39 - Biggest takeaways from Wings training camp?

34:58 - What are some funny behind-the-scenes quirks the Wings have?

35:54 - What to continue to keep an eye on for the Wings?

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