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 82 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Bridget Carleton  PDX | 97.8 |
| 2 |  | Kiki Iriafen  WAS | 99.0 |
| 3 |  | Kayla McBride  MIN | 100.6 |
| 4 |  | Sarah Ashlee Barker PDX | 100.6 |
| 5 |  | Shakira Austin WAS | 104.2 |
| 6 |  | Sonia Citron WAS | 104.3 |
| 7 |  | Jessica Shepard  DAL | 105.1 |
| 8 |  | Kelsey Mitchell  IND | 108.2 |
| 9 |  | DeWanna Bonner  PHX | 114.9 |
| 10 |  | Kahleah Copper PHX | 116.1 |
| 11 |  | Kennedy Burke  CON | 116.5 |
| 12 |  | Skylar Diggins  CHI | 116.7 |
| 13 |  | Alyssa Thomas PHX | 121.5 |
| 14 |  | Natasha Cloud CHI | 122.2 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2026 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Bridget Carleton (97.8, PDX), Kiki Iriafen (99.0, WAS), Kayla McBride (100.6, MIN), Sarah Ashlee Barker (100.6, PDX), and Shakira Austin (104.2, WAS).