HoopGuess Answer — July 11, 2026 (Puzzle #41)
Daily puzzle #41 · July 11, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Herbert Jones
New Orleans Pelicans
- Team
- NO
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Southwest
- Pos
- F
- Height
- 6'7"
- Age
- 27
- No.
- #2
The July 11 mystery player was Herbert Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans — a 6'7" forward wearing #2, age 27. New Orleans Pelicans play in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division. Jones played his college basketball at Alabama.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Southwest Division.
- Listed at 6'7" — a forward (F).
- Wears #2.
- Age 27.
- College: Alabama.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for July 11, 2026?
HoopGuess #41 (July 11, 2026) was Herbert Jones — New Orleans Pelicans, F, 6'7", age 27, #2.
Can I still play the July 11, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #41 and you get the usual eight guesses. Archive rounds are counted separately and never touch your daily streak.
How many guesses do you get in HoopGuess?
Eight. Each guess has to be a real, current NBA player, and the board compares his team, conference, division, position, height, age and jersey number against the answer. Play today’s puzzle or pick another day from the archive.