HoopGuess Answer — August 20, 2026 (Puzzle #81)
Daily puzzle #81 · August 20, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Anthony Black
Orlando Magic
- Team
- ORL
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Southeast
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'7"
- Age
- 22
- No.
- #0
The August 20 mystery player was Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic — a 6'7" guard wearing #0, age 22. Orlando Magic play in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. Black played his college basketball at Arkansas.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Eastern Conference, Southeast Division.
- Listed at 6'7" — a guard (G).
- Wears #0.
- Age 22.
- College: Arkansas.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 20, 2026?
HoopGuess #81 (August 20, 2026) was Anthony Black — Orlando Magic, G, 6'7", age 22, #0.
Can I still play the August 20, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #81 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.