Chris Koclanes, a former WNBA and current USC assistant coach, has been hired as the new head coach of the Dallas Wings, sources told ESPN Monday.
With Koclanes at the helm, the Wings — who boast the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft — will look to return to the playoffs after finishing second-to-last in the standings in 2024. They previously fired Latricia Trammell after the team went 9-31 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Koclanes takes over the role after spending eight seasons in the league working under Wings general manager Curt Miller, who previously coached the Los Angeles Sparks and Connecticut Sun. Known for his defensive focus, Koclanes served as defensive coordinator under Miller in both Connecticut and Los Angeles and is also well-regarded for his work in player development.
Miller has previously called Koclanes “one of the elite assistant coaches” and “best and brightest” in the WNBA.
During Koclanes’ time in Connecticut…
