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DHJ Quick Take: The UConn Connection in Dallas The Spacing Solution: The Wings finished 2025 ranked last (12th) in three-point percentage at 30.4%. By adding Azzi Fudd—a career 42.2% shooter from deep—Jose Fernandez has immediately fixed the roster's most glaring "gravity" issue. Her presence on the wing is the key...

DHJ Quick Take: JJ Quinerly's Road to 100% The Measured Ramp-Up: Jose Fernandez is prioritizing "load standpoint" over immediate camp reps. By restricting JJ Quinerly from contact on Day 1, the Wings are ensuring her repaired meniscus and allograft have the necessary durability before she faces full-speed WNBA physicality. Fernandez...

DHJ Quick Take: The Veteran’s Vision The Talent Magnet: Alanna Smith’s decision to join Dallas was fueled by the "young core" and the retention of Arike Ogunbowale and Maddy Siegrist. Her assessment that it is "hard to guard one person" when talent is spread across all five spots highlights the...

DHJ Quick Take: The Sophomore Leap Enhancing the Shot Profile: Bueckers and Fernandez are in total alignment on the math. For Dallas to evolve, Bueckers must move away from being a mid-range specialist. Increasing her 3.3 three-point attempts per game is the "truth" Fernandez is demanding to unlock the Wings'...

DHJ Quick Take: Court-Level Observations The Guard Game: The competitive shooting drills showcased the immediate chemistry of the UConn reunion. Azzi Fudd's quick release and Paige Bueckers' playmaking in transition were central themes of the perimeter-focused blocks. Positionless Post Play: Jose Fernandez’s emphasis on "slip, short roll, and space" confirms...

DHJ Quick Take: The Big East Connection The Big East Brain Trust: Maddy Siegrist (Villanova) and Azzi Fudd (UConn) bring a shared conference pedigree to Arlington. This familiarity with high-level, disciplined offensive systems will be a force multiplier for Jose Fernandez as he installs his motion-heavy scheme. Doubling Down on...

DHJ Quick Take: The Veteran Floor General The EuroCup Spark: Lindsay Allen arrives in North Texas in peak form, having just led CBK Mersin to a EuroCup championship. Her average of 5.7 assists in that tournament proves she remains one of the premier orchestrators in the women's game. Irish Connection:...

DHJ Quick Take: Choosing a Direction The Case for Fudd: If Dallas wants to fix their league-worst three-point volume immediately, Azzi Fudd is the answer. Her 44.5% clip from deep and "championship DNA" with Paige Bueckers at UConn offers a seamless offensive fit that maximizes the gravity of Arike Ogunbowale....

DHJ Quick Take: The Bueckers Era Gets Real The Support System: Last season, Paige Bueckers won Rookie of the Year while essentially carrying a 10-win team. By adding Alanna Smith (the reigning Co-DPOY) and Jessica Shepard (the league leader in FG%), Curt Miller has ensured that Bueckers no longer has...

DHJ Quick Take: A Masterclass in Sequencing The Visionary GM: Everything Curt Miller told Dallas Hoops Journal last August has manifested. From utilizing cap flexibility for "over-offers" to land top-tier vets like Alanna Smith, to stockpiling 2027 draft assets, Miller has proven that the Wings are thinking three moves ahead...