HoopGuess Answer — August 26, 2026 (Puzzle #87)
Daily puzzle #87 · August 26, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Scoot Henderson
Portland Trail Blazers
- Team
- POR
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Northwest
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'3"
- Age
- 22
- No.
- #0
The August 26 mystery player was Scoot Henderson of the Portland Trail Blazers — a 6'3" guard wearing #0, age 22. Portland Trail Blazers play in the Western Conference’s Northwest Division. Henderson has no US college listed — that route to the league runs through the G League, an overseas club or straight out of high school.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Northwest Division.
- Listed at 6'3" — a guard (G).
- Wears #0.
- Age 22.
- No US college listed.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 26, 2026?
HoopGuess #87 (August 26, 2026) was Scoot Henderson — Portland Trail Blazers, G, 6'3", age 22, #0.
Can I still play the August 26, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #87 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.