HoopGuess Answer — August 8, 2026 (Puzzle #69)
Daily puzzle #69 · August 8, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Zion Williamson
New Orleans Pelicans
- Team
- NO
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Southwest
- Pos
- F
- Height
- 6'6"
- Age
- 26
- No.
- #1
The August 8 mystery player was Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans — a 6'6" forward wearing #1, age 26. New Orleans Pelicans play in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division. Williamson played his college basketball at Duke.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Southwest Division.
- Listed at 6'6" — a forward (F).
- Wears #1.
- Age 26.
- College: Duke.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 8, 2026?
HoopGuess #69 (August 8, 2026) was Zion Williamson — New Orleans Pelicans, F, 6'6", age 26, #1.
Can I still play the August 8, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #69 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.