HoopGuess Answer — September 23, 2026 (Puzzle #115)
Daily puzzle #115 · September 23, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Alperen Sengun
Houston Rockets
- Team
- HOU
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Southwest
- Pos
- C
- Height
- 6'11"
- Age
- 24
- No.
- #28
The September 23 mystery player was Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets — a 6'11" center wearing #28, age 24. Houston Rockets play in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division. Sengun has no US college listed — that route to the league runs through the G League, an overseas club or straight out of high school. He was born in Türkiye.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Southwest Division.
- Listed at 6'11" — a center (C).
- Wears #28.
- Age 24.
- No US college listed.
- Born in Türkiye.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for September 23, 2026?
HoopGuess #115 (September 23, 2026) was Alperen Sengun — Houston Rockets, C, 6'11", age 24, #28.
Can I still play the September 23, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #115 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.