HoopGuess Answer — October 17, 2026 (Puzzle #139)
Daily puzzle #139 · October 17, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Jalen Suggs
Orlando Magic
- Team
- ORL
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Southeast
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'5"
- Age
- 25
- No.
- #4
The October 17 mystery player was Jalen Suggs of the Orlando Magic — a 6'5" guard wearing #4, age 25. Orlando Magic play in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. Suggs played his college basketball at Gonzaga.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Eastern Conference, Southeast Division.
- Listed at 6'5" — a guard (G).
- Wears #4.
- Age 25.
- College: Gonzaga.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for October 17, 2026?
HoopGuess #139 (October 17, 2026) was Jalen Suggs — Orlando Magic, G, 6'5", age 25, #4.
Can I still play the October 17, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #139 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.