HoopGuess Answer — August 16, 2026 (Puzzle #77)
Daily puzzle #77 · August 16, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
De'Andre Hunter
Sacramento Kings
- Team
- SAC
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Pacific
- Pos
- F
- Height
- 6'7"
- Age
- 28
- No.
- #15
The August 16 mystery player was De'Andre Hunter of the Sacramento Kings — a 6'7" forward wearing #15, age 28. Sacramento Kings play in the Western Conference’s Pacific Division. Hunter played his college basketball at Virginia.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Pacific Division.
- Listed at 6'7" — a forward (F).
- Wears #15.
- Age 28.
- College: Virginia.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 16, 2026?
HoopGuess #77 (August 16, 2026) was De'Andre Hunter — Sacramento Kings, F, 6'7", age 28, #15.
Can I still play the August 16, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #77 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.