HoopGuess Answer — August 24, 2026 (Puzzle #85)
Daily puzzle #85 · August 24, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Dyson Daniels
Atlanta Hawks
- Team
- ATL
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Southeast
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'7"
- Age
- 23
- No.
- #5
The August 24 mystery player was Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks — a 6'7" guard wearing #5, age 23. Atlanta Hawks play in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. Daniels has no US college listed — that route to the league runs through the G League, an overseas club or straight out of high school. He was born in Australia.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Eastern Conference, Southeast Division.
- Listed at 6'7" — a guard (G).
- Wears #5.
- Age 23.
- No US college listed.
- Born in Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 24, 2026?
HoopGuess #85 (August 24, 2026) was Dyson Daniels — Atlanta Hawks, G, 6'7", age 23, #5.
Can I still play the August 24, 2026 puzzle?
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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.