J.P. Estrella - College Basketball News & Rumors

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Juke Harris Transfers To Tennessee

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6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Juke Harris Transfers To Tennessee

Michigan basketball reloads with 9 newcomers for potential run to another national title

Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who wer...

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Tennessee Basketball Transfer Announces Transfer Portal Commitment Tennessee Vols basketball transfer J.P. Estrella has been one of the more talked-about players in the portal since he announced he would be...

APRIL 10 • SI.COM

J.P. Estrella transferring from Tennessee to national champion Michigan

Three days after winning its first national title since 1989, Michigan has started retooling its roster for next season

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Joins Wolverines Estrella (transfer portal) has committed to joining Michigan for the 2026-27 campaign, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Estrella will join the national champions after three seasons with Tennessee. The 6-foot-11 forward averaged 10.9 points and 5.4 rebounds on 18.3 minutes across 33 appearances, including 13 starts last season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

John Blackwell announces he won't be returning to Wisconsin on eve of transfer portal opening

John Blackwell says he’s leaving Wisconsin after scoring 19.1 points per game for the Badgers this season

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Entering transfer portal Estrella is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Rylee Robinson of WVLT.

Impact For the Tennessee team, Estrella's 61 games (13 starts) include 6.3 points and 3.4 rebounds averaged. In terms of collegiate eligibility, he has two years remaining.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee reaches its 4th straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in March Madness

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 21 points, Nate Ament and Bishop Boswell played pivotal roles down the stretch and sixth-seeded Tennessee advanced to its fourth straight Sweet 16, beating...

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Ja'Kobi Gillespie shines with 29 points as No. 3 seed Tennessee beats Miami (Ohio) 78-56

Ja’Kobi Gillespie hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Tennessee ended a fabulous season for Miami of Ohio with a 78-56 win on Friday in the first round of the N...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

No. 22 Vanderbilt beats No. 25 Tennessee 75-68 to reach SEC semifinals

Duke Miles scored a season-high 30 points as No. 22 Vanderbilt beat 25th-ranked Tennessee 75-68 Friday to advance to the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Tyler Tanner scores 25 to lead No. 24 Vanderbilt past No. 23 Tennessee 86-82

Tyler Tanner scored 25 points to lead No. 24 Vanderbilt past No. 23 Tennessee 86-82

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Goes for 20 points, 10 boards Estrella supplied 20 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block in 23 minutes during Saturday's 86-82 loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact Estrella had his fourth double-double and first since Dec. 30. With Nate Ament (ankle) out, Estrella took over with a pair of 20-point games to close out the regular season. The 6-11 sophomore finished the season with averages of 10.2 points on 61.5 percent from the field and 5.3 rebounds. Tennessee fell to the five-seed in the SEC Tournament. If they make it to the quarterfinals on Friday, Vanderbilt will be waiting for a third meeting.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Estrella and Okpara lead No. 23 Tennessee to dominant 78-59 win over South Carolina

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Puts up 22 points, seven boards Estrella amassed 22 points (10-13 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 78-59 victory over South Carolina.

Impact Estrella and Felix Okpara owned the area near the basket and went a combined 20-of-27 from the field (74.1 percent). The 6-11 sophomore fell one point shy of his season high and equaled his season high in assists. After missing a pair of games with a foot injury, Estrella has played a combined 49 minutes in his last two games. He did not play in the Feb. 21 win over Vanderbilt. The Volunteers and Commodores finish the regular season on Saturday.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 22 points, seven boards Estrella amassed 22 points (10-13 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 78-59 victory over South Carolina.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Philon's late jumper leads No. 17 Alabama over No. 22 Tennessee 71-69

Labaron Philon Jr. hit a jumper with 22.8 seconds left to lead No. 17 Alabama to a 71-69 win over No. 22 Tennessee

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Available to play Tuesday Estrella (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against Missouri.

Impact Estrella will be available for this matchup and is set to return after a two-game absence. It's unclear whether he'll start, as he had started in his previous seven contests before going down with a foot injury. Estrella is averaging 8.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game since the beginning of January.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lands questionable designation Estrella (foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Missouri.

Impact Estrella has missed back-to-back games due to a left foot injury, but he'll have a shot at facing the Tigers on Tuesday. A determination on Estrella's availability likely won't come until closer to the 9:00pm ET tipoff. Jaylen Carey has filled in for Estrella in the first unit.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Not dressed Saturday Estrella (foot) isn't suited up ahead of Tennessee's clash with Vanderbilt and won't be available, per Sam Granville of WATE 6 News.

Impact Estrella will officially miss his second straight game. The forward, who'd started the last seven games for the Volunteers before getting hurt, will look to return Tuesday at Missouri.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call vs. Commodores Estrella (foot) is a game-time decision for Tennessee's clash with Vanderbilt.

Impact Estrella was previously listed as questionable, and the game-day report for the Vols won't clear up his status. The sophomore forward, who missed the Feb. 18 win over Oklahoma, averages 9.7 points and 5.2 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Carrying questionable tag Estrella (foot) is questionable to play Saturday at Vanderbilt.

Impact Estrella didn't play against Oklahoma on Wednesday and might be in danger of missing a second straight game -- something that hasn't happened all season long. The sophomore big man has been starting regularly of late and has seen an uptick in production, averaging 11.7 points and 7.0 boards per game in his last seven starts.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Injury update Estrella (foot) will be re-evaluated in the coming days but appears to have avoided major injury, Ben McKee of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Estrella's X-rays came back clean according to head coach Rick Barnes as the sophomore forward continues to deal with soreness in his left foot. The 6-foot-11 sophomore remains day-to-day and will be re-evaluated ahead of Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Sooners Estrella (undisclosed) is out against Oklahoma on Wednesday.

Impact Estrella was deemed doubtful on the Vols' initial injury report, and indeed, the center will miss his first game since Dec. 2. He had entered the starting five for the last seven games, averaging 11.7 points and 7.0 rebounds in that span while shooting 55 percent from the field.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to face OU Estrella (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma.

Impact It's unclear what's ailing Estrella, but it's unlikely he'll be in uniform for Wednesday's conference clash with the Sooners. Estrella has started in seven consecutive games, averaging 11.7 points and 7.0 rebounds across 26.6 minutes during that span. If he doesn't play, DeWayne Brown and Jaylen Carey could see an uptick in playing time.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Ament scores 22 and Tennessee holds off LSU 73-63

Nate Ament scored 22 points, including nine of Tennessee’s last 11 points, and the Volunteers defeated LSU 73-63

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

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