What happened: Alyssa Thomas totaled 358 assists in 2026 to claim the Peak Performer Award for assists. Caitlin Clark finished second at 333, 25 back.
Why it matters: Primary creation controls tempo and shot quality when postseason defenses load up. Leading in both total and per-game average underscores nightly consistency rather than availability alone.
By the numbers: 358 assists for Thomas, 333 for Clark; Thomas owns three 300-assist seasons, no one else owns more than two.
What to watch: Watch whether that distribution rate carries into the 2026 postseason.