HoopGuess Answer — August 28, 2026 (Puzzle #89)
Daily puzzle #89 · August 28, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Nikola Jovic
Miami Heat
- Team
- MIA
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Southeast
- Pos
- F
- Height
- 6'10"
- Age
- 23
- No.
- #5
The August 28 mystery player was Nikola Jovic of the Miami Heat — a 6'10" forward wearing #5, age 23. Miami Heat play in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. Jovic 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 Eastern Conference, Southeast Division.
- Listed at 6'10" — a forward (F).
- Wears #5.
- Age 23.
- No US college listed.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 28, 2026?
HoopGuess #89 (August 28, 2026) was Nikola Jovic — Miami Heat, F, 6'10", age 23, #5.
Can I still play the August 28, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #89 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.