HoopGuess Answer — August 13, 2026 (Puzzle #74)
Daily puzzle #74 · August 13, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
John Collins
Detroit Pistons
- Team
- DET
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Central
- Pos
- F
- Height
- 6'9"
- Age
- 28
- No.
- —
The August 13 mystery player was John Collins of the Detroit Pistons — a 6'9" forward age 28. Detroit Pistons play in the Eastern Conference’s Central Division. Collins played his college basketball at Wake Forest.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Eastern Conference, Central Division.
- Listed at 6'9" — a forward (F).
- No jersey number listed for him this off-season.
- Age 28.
- College: Wake Forest.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 13, 2026?
HoopGuess #74 (August 13, 2026) was John Collins — Detroit Pistons, F, 6'9", age 28.
Can I still play the August 13, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #74 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.