HoopGuess Answer — October 5, 2026 (Puzzle #127)
Daily puzzle #127 · October 5, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Alex Sarr
Washington Wizards
- Team
- WSH
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Southeast
- Pos
- C
- Height
- 7'0"
- Age
- 21
- No.
- #20
The October 5 mystery player was Alex Sarr of the Washington Wizards — a 7'0" center wearing #20, age 21. Washington Wizards play in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. Sarr has no US college listed — that route to the league runs through the G League, an overseas club or straight out of high school.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Eastern Conference, Southeast Division.
- Listed at 7'0" — a center (C).
- Wears #20.
- Age 21.
- No US college listed.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for October 5, 2026?
HoopGuess #127 (October 5, 2026) was Alex Sarr — Washington Wizards, C, 7'0", age 21, #20.
Can I still play the October 5, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #127 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.