The Dallas Wings fired coach Chris Koclanes after finishing tied for the league’s worst record with the Chicago Sky, the team announced Tuesday, Sept. 30.
The Wings finished 10-34 despite Bueckers’ stellar season. The guard averaged 19.2 points, 5.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals while shooting 47.4% from the floor and 88.8% from the free throw line.
‘As we enter a pivotal point in our team’s future, we felt a change in leadership at this time was best for our organization,’ Miller said in a statement released by the team. ‘The Dallas Wings remain dedicated to their pursuit of WNBA championships and building upon the strong culture established on and off the court.’
Koclanes was named Dallas Wings head coach in December 2024. He was hired by GM Curt Miller, who he had worked under as an assistant coach for the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks. Koclanes also worked as an assistant coach for USC during the 2023-24 season.
Koclanes joins the New York Liberty’s Sandy Brondello and Seattle Storm’s Noelle Quinn as coaches who have lost their job since the end of the regular season. Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, expansion teams, are also searching for head coaches ahead of their inaugural seasons.
