HoopGuess Answer — October 8, 2026 (Puzzle #130)
Daily puzzle #130 · October 8, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Desmond Bane
Orlando Magic
- Team
- ORL
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Southeast
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'6"
- Age
- 28
- No.
- #3
The October 8 mystery player was Desmond Bane of the Orlando Magic — a 6'6" guard wearing #3, age 28. Orlando Magic play in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. Bane played his college basketball at TCU.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Eastern Conference, Southeast Division.
- Listed at 6'6" — a guard (G).
- Wears #3.
- Age 28.
- College: TCU.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for October 8, 2026?
HoopGuess #130 (October 8, 2026) was Desmond Bane — Orlando Magic, G, 6'6", age 28, #3.
Can I still play the October 8, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #130 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.