archiveJessica Shepard

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Turn Inward After Two Straight Wins Bueckers On Record Jersey Sale: Paige Bueckers reacted to her WNBA debut jersey selling for a record $64,720, the most ever paid for a WNBA jersey, calling the figure humbling and a sign of women’s sports’ growth. Fernandez On...

DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard's Historic Triple-Double Powers Wings Past Aces First 22-20-10 in WNBA History: Jessica Shepard recorded 22 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists, the first player in league history with at least that stat line; it was her second triple-double in just over a week and the...

DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard's Historic 22-20-10 and Azzi Fudd's First Start Power Wings' Comeback Over Aces First 22-20-10 in WNBA History: Jessica Shepard recorded 22 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists, the first player with that stat line in league history; her second triple-double in eight days and the...

DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Available Against Las Vegas Aces Ogunbowale Available: Guard Arike Ogunbowale has been cleared to play against the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center after being a game-time decision with an illness. A Reshaped Starting Five: Ogunbowale starts at small forward in a lineup adjusted...

DHJ Quick Take: Maddy Siegrist Draws Start With Alanna Smith Out Smith Out: Forward Alanna Smith has been ruled out against the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center with an illness. Siegrist Steps In: Maddy Siegrist will start in Smith's place in the frontcourt. A Notable Absence: Smith, the...

DHJ Quick Take: Awak Kuier Carves Out Frontcourt Role With Two-Way Production Off The Bench Back-To-Back Impact Games: Awak Kuier has emerged as one of the Dallas Wings' most impactful second-unit pieces, posting 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 24 minutes during Sunday's 91-76 road win over the...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Sharpen Identity At SMU As Las Vegas Aces Loom Coming Off A Statement Road Win: The Dallas Wings practiced Tuesday at SMU coming off a 2-1 road trip that closed with a 91-76 win over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Head coach Jose Fernandez...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Lean Into Switching Identity, Prep for High-Stakes Aces Matchup Sustaining Baseline Aggression: Returning to practice at SMU following a highly successful 2-1 road trip, the Wings are working to solidify their defensive philosophy. Center Jessica Shepard noted that the team’s defensive floor plan hinges on cohesive,...

DHJ Quick Take: Pacing Adjustment and Two-Way Surge Fuel Azzi Fudd’s Historic Outing The Deliberate Pacing Shift: Following a stretch of inconsistent shooting, rookie guard Azzi Fudd unlocked her historic 24-point breakout performance against New York by intentionally slowing down her mental reads, footwork, and screen execution to counter aggressive...

DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Outlines ‘Controllables’ Driving Wings’ Defensive Identity Defining the Foundation: Following a statement 91-76 win at Barclays Center, All-Star guard Paige Bueckers detailed the standard Dallas is establishing, framing the team's identity around non-negotiable controllables: energy, effort, attitude, selflessness, and communication. Closing out the Champions: Bueckers...