HoopGuess Answer — October 19, 2026 (Puzzle #141)
Daily puzzle #141 · October 19, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Paolo Banchero
Orlando Magic
- Team
- ORL
- Conf
- East
- Div
- Southeast
- Pos
- F
- Height
- 6'10"
- Age
- 23
- No.
- #5
The October 19 mystery player was Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic — a 6'10" forward wearing #5, age 23. Orlando Magic play in the Eastern Conference’s Southeast Division. Banchero played his college basketball at Duke.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Eastern Conference, Southeast Division.
- Listed at 6'10" — a forward (F).
- Wears #5.
- Age 23.
- College: Duke.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for October 19, 2026?
HoopGuess #141 (October 19, 2026) was Paolo Banchero — Orlando Magic, F, 6'10", age 23, #5.
Can I still play the October 19, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #141 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.