HoopGuess Answer — August 18, 2026 (Puzzle #79)
Daily puzzle #79 · August 18, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Luke Kornet
San Antonio Spurs
- Team
- SA
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Southwest
- Pos
- C
- Height
- 7'1"
- Age
- 31
- No.
- #7
The August 18 mystery player was Luke Kornet of the San Antonio Spurs — a 7'1" center wearing #7, age 31. San Antonio Spurs play in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division. Kornet played his college basketball at Vanderbilt.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Southwest Division.
- Listed at 7'1" — a center (C).
- Wears #7.
- Age 31.
- College: Vanderbilt.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 18, 2026?
HoopGuess #79 (August 18, 2026) was Luke Kornet — San Antonio Spurs, C, 7'1", age 31, #7.
Can I still play the August 18, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #79 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.