HoopGuess Answer — August 25, 2026 (Puzzle #86)
Daily puzzle #86 · August 25, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Evan Mobley
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Team
- CLE
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Central
- Pos
- C
- Height
- 6'11"
- Age
- 25
- No.
- #4
The August 25 mystery player was Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers — a 6'11" center wearing #4, age 25. Cleveland Cavaliers play in the Eastern Conference’s Central Division. Mobley played his college basketball at USC.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Eastern Conference, Central Division.
- Listed at 6'11" — a center (C).
- Wears #4.
- Age 25.
- College: USC.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 25, 2026?
HoopGuess #86 (August 25, 2026) was Evan Mobley — Cleveland Cavaliers, C, 6'11", age 25, #4.
Can I still play the August 25, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #86 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.