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 99 high leverage minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Courtney Williams | 99.0 |
| 2 | ![]() | Nia Coffey | 99.0 |
| 3 | ![]() | Allisha Gray | 99.5 |
| 4 | ![]() | Bridget Carleton | 100.4 |
| 5 | ![]() | Naz Hillmon | 100.5 |
| 6 | ![]() | Kiki Iriafen | 100.8 |
| 7 | ![]() | Rhyne Howard | 101.0 |
| 8 | ![]() | Sonia Citron | 103.0 |
| 9 | ![]() | Shakira Austin | 103.6 |
| 10 | ![]() | Michaela Onyenwere | 103.9 |
| 11 | ![]() | Kayla McBride | 104.3 |
| 12 | ![]() | Paige Bueckers | 105.6 |
| 13 | ![]() | Olivia Miles | 106.0 |
| 14 | ![]() | Jessica Shepard | 107.7 |
| 15 | ![]() | Azzi Fudd | 111.7 |
| 16 | ![]() | Kennedy Burke | 116.7 |
| 17 | ![]() | Breanna Stewart | 117.9 |
| 18 | ![]() | DeWanna Bonner | 118.3 |
| 19 | ![]() | Kahleah Copper | 118.7 |
| 20 | ![]() | Kamilla Cardoso | 122.3 |
| 21 | ![]() | Natasha Cloud | 124.3 |
| 22 | ![]() | Alyssa Thomas | 126.6 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2026 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage defensive rating are Courtney Williams (99.0, MIN), Nia Coffey (99.0, MIN), Allisha Gray (99.5, ATL), Bridget Carleton (100.4, PDX), and Naz Hillmon (100.5, ATL).





















