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
Assists
| # | Player | Ast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Alyssa Thomas | 1.5 |
| 2 | ![]() | Shakira Austin | 0.9 |
| 3 | ![]() | Jessica Shepard | 0.8 |
| 4 | ![]() | Skylar Diggins | 0.8 |
| 5 | ![]() | Kelsey Mitchell | 0.8 |
| 6 | ![]() | Natasha Cloud | 0.7 |
| 7 | ![]() | Sonia Citron | 0.7 |
| 8 | ![]() | Kiki Iriafen | 0.4 |
| 9 | ![]() | Bridget Carleton | 0.3 |
| 10 | ![]() | Kennedy Burke | 0.3 |
| 11 | ![]() | Kahleah Copper | 0.3 |
| 12 | ![]() | Sarah Ashlee Barker | 0.2 |
| 13 | ![]() | DeWanna Bonner | 0.2 |
| 14 | ![]() | Kayla McBride | 0.1 |
Top assists leaders
The current 2026 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage assists are Alyssa Thomas (1.5, PHX), Shakira Austin (0.9, WAS), Jessica Shepard (0.8, DAL), Skylar Diggins (0.8, CHI), and Kelsey Mitchell (0.8, IND).













