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 | 6.5 |
| 2 | ![]() | Skylar Diggins | 3.4 |
| 3 | ![]() | Shakira Austin | 3.1 |
| 4 | ![]() | Jessica Shepard | 3.0 |
| 5 | ![]() | Natasha Cloud | 2.8 |
| 6 | ![]() | Kelsey Mitchell | 2.8 |
| 7 | ![]() | Sonia Citron | 2.5 |
| 8 | ![]() | Kiki Iriafen | 1.4 |
| 9 | ![]() | Kahleah Copper | 1.2 |
| 10 | ![]() | Bridget Carleton | 1.1 |
| 11 | ![]() | Kennedy Burke | 1.1 |
| 12 | ![]() | Sarah Ashlee Barker | 0.8 |
| 13 | ![]() | DeWanna Bonner | 0.8 |
| 14 | ![]() | Kayla McBride | 0.4 |
Top assists leaders
The current 2026 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage assists are Alyssa Thomas (6.5, PHX), Skylar Diggins (3.4, CHI), Shakira Austin (3.1, WAS), Jessica Shepard (3.0, DAL), and Natasha Cloud (2.8, CHI).













