HoopGuess Answer — June 1, 2026 (Puzzle #1)
Daily puzzle #1 · June 1, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Alex Caruso
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Team
- OKC
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Northwest
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'5"
- Age
- 32
- No.
- #9
The June 1 mystery player was Alex Caruso of the Oklahoma City Thunder — a 6'5" guard wearing #9, age 32. Oklahoma City Thunder play in the Western Conference’s Northwest Division. Caruso played his college basketball at Texas A&M.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Northwest Division.
- Listed at 6'5" — a guard (G).
- Wears #9.
- Age 32.
- College: Texas A&M.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for June 1, 2026?
HoopGuess #1 (June 1, 2026) was Alex Caruso — Oklahoma City Thunder, G, 6'5", age 32, #9.
Can I still play the June 1, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #1 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.