​Jose Fernandez, Arike Ogunbowale – Image © Imagn ImagesDallas Wings fans pushed back on Arike Ogunbowale’s opinion on Jose Fernandez and the coaching staff’s hiring after the franchise returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2023 on Tuesday.The Wings beat the Portland Fire 96-78 to cement their place in the postseason and win a franchise-record 23 games.Ogunbowale lauded the front office for shaking up the coaching staff after Tuesday’s milestone night.“They got it right with the coaches,” she said (via Wings reporter Christan Braswell).While the team’s success supports Ogunbowale’s opinion on the coaching staff, several Wings fans rejected the idea that Fernandez and Co. were responsible. Some fans have criticized Fernandez’s rotations and coaching decisions throughout the season, while others have questioned his handling of the team’s stars.Some fans also argued that Ogunbowale has benefited more than other Wings stars, including Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd.“Because everything was catered to you,” one fan wrote.More reactions followed.Arike Ogunbowale drops an efficient 17-point performance as Wings blow the Fire awayArike Ogunbowale finished Tuesday’s game with 17 points. The veteran guard shot 50.0% from the field and was 3 of 7 from deep. Ogunbowale also added four assists and made two steals. She finished with a plus-minus of +23, second-best behind Paige Bueckers.Ogunbowale bounced back after scoring just seven points against the Storm on Sunday. She had seven points, two rebounds, and six assists on 2 of 7 shots in 22 minutes. Ogunbowale was on a hot streak before that, scoring 20-plus points in three of her last four games and 15-plus points in all.Ogunbowale scored seven points in the first half on Tuesday, shooting 2-for-5 from the field in 19 minutes. Nevertheless, she bounced back in the second, scoring 10 points in 14 minutes on 4-for-7 shooting.The Wings will hope Ogunbowale remains consistent, especially with the playoffs fast approaching. Her consistency will be particularly important as the playoffs approach, as Dallas will rely on her scoring and playmaking.Read more:“Darling Just Be Humble”: Fans React to Angel Reese Saying “I Be Setting NBA Records Too” After Making WNBA History in Dream Win“Controlling What I Can Control”: Kate Martin Opens Up About Limited Playing Time With Sparks And Staying ReadyCollege Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in the NBA, college football, men’s college basketball, women’s college basketball, and college baseball!