HoopGuess Answer — August 31, 2026 (Puzzle #92)
Daily puzzle #92 · August 31, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Ausar Thompson
Detroit Pistons
- Team
- DET
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Central
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'7"
- Age
- 23
- No.
- #9
The August 31 mystery player was Ausar Thompson of the Detroit Pistons — a 6'7" guard wearing #9, age 23. Detroit Pistons play in the Eastern Conference’s Central Division. Thompson 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, Central Division.
- Listed at 6'7" — a guard (G).
- Wears #9.
- Age 23.
- No US college listed.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 31, 2026?
HoopGuess #92 (August 31, 2026) was Ausar Thompson — Detroit Pistons, G, 6'7", age 23, #9.
Can I still play the August 31, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #92 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.