Olympics Legend Usain Bolt Praises Paige Bueckers

Bolt says he's a big fan of the UConn star and is getting Dallas Wings season tickets to see more women's basketball games.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 12:07pm

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Legendary Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt has become a big fan of women's basketball, particularly UConn star Paige Bueckers. Bolt, who is dating Jamaican model Kasi Bennett, has attended several WNBA games in recent years, including a Dallas Wings game last summer. Bolt was in attendance at the Unrivaled 3x3 event in Miami and was seen clapping for Bueckers during the game. In an interview, Bolt expressed his admiration for Bueckers and said he and his girlfriend are getting Dallas Wings season tickets this season to see more women's basketball games.

Why it matters

Usain Bolt's endorsement of Paige Bueckers and his enthusiasm for women's basketball helps bring more attention and visibility to the sport. As one of the greatest Olympians of all time, Bolt's fandom could inspire more casual sports fans to tune in and support the women's game.

The details

Bolt has been attending women's basketball events in recent years, including a Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces game last summer where he posed with reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson. At the Unrivaled 3x3 event in Miami, Bolt was seen clapping for Bueckers during the game. In an interview, Bolt said his girlfriend has been telling him about the Unrivaled event and encouraging him to attend, and that they are getting Dallas Wings season tickets this season to see more women's basketball games.

  • Bolt attended a Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces game last summer.
  • Bolt was in attendance at the Unrivaled 3x3 event in Miami on February 6, 2026.

The players

Usain Bolt

A legendary Jamaican Olympic sprinter who is considered the greatest sprinter of all time, having won 8 Olympic gold medals and 11 World Championship titles.

Kasi Bennett

Bolt's girlfriend, a Jamaican model and influencer who is a big women's basketball fan and has gotten Bolt interested in the sport as well.

Paige Bueckers

A star women's basketball player at the University of Connecticut who Bolt expressed admiration for during the Unrivaled 3x3 event.

A'ja Wilson

The reigning WNBA MVP who Bolt posed with at a Dallas Wings vs. Las Vegas Aces game last summer.

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What they’re saying

“It's good. I don't want to take all the credit, because my girlfriend has been here like four times. So she has been telling me about it, saying I should come. So I was like, you know what? I'm gonna pass through, because I see the energy, and she loves it, so I'm here.”

— Usain Bolt

“Yeah, yeah, I'm definitely a fan. We actually support Dallas. We've been to a few games in Dallas, we actually are getting season tickets this season. So looking forward to seeing much more games.”

— Usain Bolt

What’s next

Bolt and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett plan to get Dallas Wings season tickets this season to attend more women's basketball games.

The takeaway

Usain Bolt's endorsement of Paige Bueckers and enthusiasm for women's basketball could help bring more attention and visibility to the sport, inspiring more casual sports fans to tune in and support the women's game.