HoopGuess Answer — October 4, 2026 (Puzzle #126)
Daily puzzle #126 · October 4, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics
- Team
- BOS
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Atlantic
- Pos
- F
- Height
- 6'8"
- Age
- 28
- No.
- #0
The October 4 mystery player was Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics — a 6'8" forward wearing #0, age 28. Boston Celtics play in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division. Tatum played his college basketball at Duke.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Eastern Conference, Atlantic Division.
- Listed at 6'8" — a forward (F).
- Wears #0.
- Age 28.
- College: Duke.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for October 4, 2026?
HoopGuess #126 (October 4, 2026) was Jayson Tatum — Boston Celtics, F, 6'8", age 28, #0.
Can I still play the October 4, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #126 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.