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Every basketball player misses shots. It is just part of the game when you carry a team's offense and take tough shots every night. Some of the biggest names in the WNBA are near the top of the league in missed shots this year.
Using 2026 regular-season data from StatMuse, let's look at the 10 players with the most missed field goals so far. This list only shows performance for the 2026 season, not career numbers.
10. Marina Mabrey- Toronto Tempo
Marina Mabrey is known for her deep shooting and playmaking. So far in 12 games, Mabrey has missed 98 field goals.
As per the source, she averages 17.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. She shoots 42.4% from the field on 14.2 attempts and makes 86.0% of her free throws. She has totaled 215 points, 43 rebounds, and 43 assists, while posting a minus-25 plus-minus rating.
9. Jackie Young- Las Vegas Aces
Jackie Young impacts the game as both a scorer and a passer. In 12 games this season, Young has missed 99 field goals. She averages 15.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game.
She is shooting 41.8% from the field on 14.2 attempts, and 90.0% from the free-throw line. She holds a plus-85 plus-minus rating. She has scored 184 points with 58 rebounds and 79 assists.
8. Arike Ogunbowale- Dallas Wings
Arike Ogunbowale is one of the aggressive scoring guards in the WNBA. In 12 games, Ogunbowale has missed 102 field goals. She averages 13.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.
Her shooting percentages are 33.3% from the field on 12.8 attempts, and she also hits 89.1% of her free throws. She has scored 166 total points with a plus-28 plus-minus.
7. Breanna Stewart- New York Liberty
Breanna Stewart is a former league MVP and a two-way star for the New York Liberty. In 13 games, Stewart has missed 103 field goals. She is averaging 20.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.
She shoots 44.3% from the field on 14.2 attempts, shooting 89.5% on free throws. Stewart has 265 total points, 114 rebounds, and a plus-82 rating.
6. Kelsey Mitchell- Indiana Fever
Kelsey Mitchell is a guard for the Indiana Fever who stretches defenses with her outside shooting. Through 12 games, Mitchell has missed 104 field goals. She scores 20.4 points per game.
She shoots 45.8% from the field on 16.0 attempts and shoots 80.7% from the free-throw line. She has scored 245 total points while maintaining a plus-43 plus-minus rating.
5. A'ja Wilson- Las Vegas Aces
A'ja Wilson is the face of the Las Vegas Aces. She ranks high on this list because of her offensive workload. In 12 games, Wilson has missed 104 field goals. She is averaging 26.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks.
She shoots 51.9% from the field on 18.0 attempts. She has 317 total points, 111 rebounds, and a plus-87 rating.
4. Flau'jae Johnson- Seattle Storm
Flau'jae Johnson impacts both ends of the floor for the Seattle Storm. In 14 games, Johnson has missed 105 field goals. She averages 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks.
She is shooting 32.3% from the field on 11.1 attempts and makes 84.2% of her free throws. She has grabbed 75 total rebounds with a minus-36 plus-minus. She also averages 2.6 assists, 0.9 steals, and 2.1 turnovers per game.
3. Caitlin Clark- Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark is one of the biggest stars in the WNBA today. The point guard for the Indiana Fever is a playmaker and deep-range shooter who handles offensive pressure every game.
In 11 games, Clark has missed 105 field goals, putting her 3rd on this list. She is averaging 19.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 8.1 assists. She shoots 39.0% from the field on 15.6 attempts and 92.1% from the line. She totals 219 points, 52 rebounds, and 89 assists with a plus-42 rating.
2. Brittney Sykes- Toronto Tempo
Brittney Sykes is a veteran guard known for her two-way play. In 12 games, Sykes has missed 115 field goals. She averages 21.6 points per game, along with 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.6 steals.
She shoots 40.7% from the field on 16.2 attempts, and 91.6% from the free-throw line. She has 259 total points, 42 assists, and a minus-8 rating.
1. Kahleah Copper- Phoenix Mercury
Kahleah Copper is a scoring wing for the Phoenix Mercury. She is the primary offensive player for Phoenix. Copper leads the WNBA in missed field goals during the 2026 season. In 13 games, she has missed 137 field goals. She averages 17.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.
She is shooting 32.8% from the field on 15.7 attempts and 82.6% from the line. She has scored 222 total points with a minus-66 rating.
Missing a lot of field goals does not mean a player is having a bad season. Players who take the most shots will always have the most misses.
As the 2026 season continues, these rankings will likely change as players attempt more shots. Drop your thoughts on how shot volume changes your view of these players?
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Written by

Utsav Sinha
Edited by

Kaamna Dwivedi