HoopGuess Answer — September 26, 2026 (Puzzle #118)
Daily puzzle #118 · September 26, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Donovan Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Team
- CLE
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Central
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'2"
- Age
- 30
- No.
- #45
The September 26 mystery player was Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers — a 6'2" guard wearing #45, age 30. Cleveland Cavaliers play in the Eastern Conference’s Central Division. Mitchell played his college basketball at Louisville.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Eastern Conference, Central Division.
- Listed at 6'2" — a guard (G).
- Wears #45.
- Age 30.
- College: Louisville.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for September 26, 2026?
HoopGuess #118 (September 26, 2026) was Donovan Mitchell — Cleveland Cavaliers, G, 6'2", age 30, #45.
Can I still play the September 26, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #118 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.