HoopGuess Answer — August 11, 2026 (Puzzle #72)
Daily puzzle #72 · August 11, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Darius Garland
LA Clippers
- Team
- LAC
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Pacific
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'1"
- Age
- 26
- No.
- #10
The August 11 mystery player was Darius Garland of the LA Clippers — a 6'1" guard wearing #10, age 26. LA Clippers play in the Western Conference’s Pacific Division. Garland played his college basketball at Vanderbilt.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Pacific Division.
- Listed at 6'1" — a guard (G).
- Wears #10.
- Age 26.
- College: Vanderbilt.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 11, 2026?
HoopGuess #72 (August 11, 2026) was Darius Garland — LA Clippers, G, 6'1", age 26, #10.
Can I still play the August 11, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #72 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.