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
Usage %
Estimated share of team plays used while on court
| # | Player | USG% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Kahleah Copper | 36.7% |
| 2 | ![]() | Kelsey Mitchell | 35.9% |
| 3 | ![]() | Kiki Iriafen | 31.9% |
| 4 | ![]() | Sonia Citron | 29.0% |
| 5 | ![]() | Alyssa Thomas | 25.5% |
| 6 | ![]() | Skylar Diggins | 24.3% |
| 7 | ![]() | Kennedy Burke | 21.7% |
| 8 | ![]() | Kayla McBride | 21.6% |
| 9 | ![]() | Bridget Carleton | 19.2% |
| 10 | ![]() | Natasha Cloud | 18.6% |
| 11 | ![]() | Shakira Austin | 17.8% |
| 12 | ![]() | Sarah Ashlee Barker | 16.6% |
| 13 | ![]() | DeWanna Bonner | 16.0% |
| 14 | ![]() | Jessica Shepard | 14.6% |
Top usage % leaders
The current 2026 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage usage % are Kahleah Copper (36.7%, PHX), Kelsey Mitchell (35.9%, IND), Kiki Iriafen (31.9%, WAS), Sonia Citron (29.0%, WAS), and Alyssa Thomas (25.5%, PHX).













