HoopGuess Answer — July 5, 2026 (Puzzle #35)
Daily puzzle #35 · July 5, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Khaman Maluach
Phoenix Suns
- Team
- PHX
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Pacific
- Pos
- C
- Height
- 7'2"
- Age
- 19
- No.
- #10
The July 5 mystery player was Khaman Maluach of the Phoenix Suns — a 7'2" center wearing #10, age 19. Phoenix Suns play in the Western Conference’s Pacific Division. Maluach played his college basketball at Duke. He was born in South Sudan.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Pacific Division.
- Listed at 7'2" — a center (C).
- Wears #10.
- Age 19.
- College: Duke.
- Born in South Sudan.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for July 5, 2026?
HoopGuess #35 (July 5, 2026) was Khaman Maluach — Phoenix Suns, C, 7'2", age 19, #10.
Can I still play the July 5, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #35 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.