HoopGuess Answer — October 16, 2026 (Puzzle #138)
Daily puzzle #138 · October 16, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Coby White
Charlotte Hornets
- Team
- CHA
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Southeast
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'4"
- Age
- 26
- No.
- #3
The October 16 mystery player was Coby White of the Charlotte Hornets — a 6'4" guard wearing #3, age 26. Charlotte Hornets play in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. White played his college basketball at North Carolina.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Eastern Conference, Southeast Division.
- Listed at 6'4" — a guard (G).
- Wears #3.
- Age 26.
- College: North Carolina.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for October 16, 2026?
HoopGuess #138 (October 16, 2026) was Coby White — Charlotte Hornets, G, 6'4", age 26, #3.
Can I still play the October 16, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #138 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.