High leverage
High leverage possessions are those where the outcome has an above-average impact on which team wins the game, based on the score, time remaining, and relative team strength. Learn more
Minimum 150 high leverage minutes
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Brittney Sykes | 32.3% |
| 2 | ![]() | Kelsey Plum | 30.9% |
| 3 | ![]() | Dearica Hamby | 26.2% |
| 4 | ![]() | Skylar Diggins | 25.6% |
| 5 | ![]() | Nneka Ogwumike | 24.6% |
| 6 | ![]() | Erica Wheeler | 24.1% |
| 7 | ![]() | Sonia Citron | 23.2% |
| 8 | ![]() | Allisha Gray | 21.7% |
| 9 | ![]() | Kiki Iriafen | 17.8% |
| 10 | ![]() | Gabby Williams | 13.1% |
| 11 | ![]() | Ezi Magbegor | 7.9% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2025 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Brittney Sykes (32.3%, SEA), Kelsey Plum (30.9%, LAS), Dearica Hamby (26.2%, LAS), Skylar Diggins (25.6%, SEA), and Nneka Ogwumike (24.6%, SEA).










