HoopGuess Answer — September 5, 2026 (Puzzle #97)
Daily puzzle #97 · September 5, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Lauri Markkanen
Utah Jazz
- Team
- UTAH
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Northwest
- Pos
- F
- Height
- 7'1"
- Age
- 29
- No.
- #23
The September 5 mystery player was Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz — a 7'1" forward wearing #23, age 29. Utah Jazz play in the Western Conference’s Northwest Division. Markkanen played his college basketball at Arizona. He was born in Finland.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Northwest Division.
- Listed at 7'1" — a forward (F).
- Wears #23.
- Age 29.
- College: Arizona.
- Born in Finland.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for September 5, 2026?
HoopGuess #97 (September 5, 2026) was Lauri Markkanen — Utah Jazz, F, 7'1", age 29, #23.
Can I still play the September 5, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #97 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.