J.P. Estrella - College Basketball News & Rumors

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Scores 16, grabs nine boards Estrella closed Saturday's 73-63 victory over LSU with 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 FT) and nine rebounds over 28 minutes.

Impact Over his last six games, the 6-11 sophomore has provided 12.7 points on 58.2 percent from the field and 7.3 rebounds. The Volunteers have won five of those six games. Estrella has established himself as a solid starting SEC forward. Tennessee will go for its third straight win Wednesday against Oklahoma.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gillespie's 18 points fuel Tennessee over Mississippi State 73-64

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 18 points, and Tennessee used a second-half rally to beat Mississippi State 73-64 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Otega Oweh scores 21, Kentucky beats No. 25 Tennessee 74-71

Otega Oweh scored 21 points to lead Kentucky to a 74-71 win over No. 25 Tennessee

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Ament's big 2nd half leads No. 25 Tennessee over Ole Miss, 84-66

Nate Ament scored 26 of his 28 points in the second half to lead No. 25 Tennessee to its fourth consecutive victory with an 84-66 win over Mississippi

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Nate Ament, Jaylen Carey propel Tennessee to 77-69 victory over Auburn

Nate Ament had 22 points, Jaylen Carey came off the bench to score 13 and Tennessee beat Auburn 77-69

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 31 • DEADSPIN.COM

Gillespie scores 21, Tennessee beats Georgia 86-85 in OT for coach Rick Barnes' 850th career win

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JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Scores 17, grabs nine boards Estrella finished Wednesday's 86-85 OT win over Georgia with 17 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes.

Impact Estrella started for the second straight game after coming off the bench and scored five points in the overtime period as the took their second overtime victory in SEC play. He had only scored 10 points in his four previous games. Maybe the 6-10 sophomore has turned a corner and will be a productive forward for the Volunteers.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Ament scores 23, 10 in 2OTs, as No. 24 Tennessee tops Texas A&M 87-82

Nate Ament scored 23 points, 10 of which came in the two overtime periods, as No. 24 Tennessee beat Texas A&M, 87-82

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Ja'Kobi Gillespie scores 34 in No. 21 Tennessee's 85-71 win over Texas

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 34 points to lead No. 21 Tennessee to a 85-71 victory over Texas

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Good to go Tuesday Estrella (undisclosed) is available against Texas on Tuesday night.

Impact Estrella was a question mark heading into this clash with the Longhorns, but the bench forward, who averages 10.4 points and 4.9 rebounds, will be good to go.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable Estrella (undisclosed) is probable for Tuesday's game against Texas.

Impact Estrella will be a game-time decision for this contest, but the probable tag suggests the big man will have a shot at being available. Estrella has yet to start a game this season but remains productive with averages of 10.4 points and 4.9 rebounds across 13.7 minutes per game so far in 2025-26.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gillespie scores 21 to lead No. 19 Tennessee's rout of South Carolina State 105-54

Ja’Kobi Gillespie had 21 points and eight assists to lead No. 19 Tennessee to a 105-54 win over South Carolina State on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets double-double in win Estrella finished Tuesday's 105-54 victory over South Carolina State with 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block in 19 minutes.

Impact Estrella had his first double-double since Nov. 12 and third of the season. He had largely seen his playing time disappear and had played 13 minutes or fewer in six straight games. Because the Volunteers have blown out their last two opponents, the 6-11 sophomore has been given more playing time and has averaged 11.0 points and 8.5 rebounds in his last two games. It remains to be seen whether he will continue to get playing time when SEC play starts on Saturday against Arkansas.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gillespie, Abrams lead No. 20 Tennessee past overmatched Gardner-Webb, 94-52

Ja’Kobi Gillespie had 15 points and nine assists, Amaree Abrams scored 15 points and No. 20 Tennessee beat Gardner-Webb 94-52 on Sunday

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 10, grabs seven boards Estrella logged 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 18 minutes during Sunday's 94-52 win over Gardner-Webb.

Impact Estrella took advantage of extra playing time with his best game since Nov. 12. He opened the season with three strong performances, but has been limited to three 10-point games and four single-digit scoring performances. He played 20 minutes in each of those first three games, but has only topped 13 minutes once (on Sunday). If he can work his way back into the forward rotation for the Volunteers, Estrella could be a player to watch.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from ankle injury Estrella (ankle) finished Saturday's 75-62 loss to Illinois with four points (2-5 FG) and three rebounds across seven minutes.

Impact After playing 20 minutes in the first three games of the season, the 6-11 sophomore has not played more than 13 in his last five. His production has expectedly dipped with just 7.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in that span. As he returns from his ankle injury, perhaps Estrella will return to his double-double production in early November. The Volunteers take on Louisville on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Estrella (ankle) is set to return to action for Saturday night's game against Illinois, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Estrella was sidelined for one game due to an ankle injury but is set to return to the rotation in a home meeting with the Illini. The sophomore big man has been incredibly efficient when on the floor, averaging 12 points and five rebounds in 14.4 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Illinois Estrella (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Illinois, per Ben McKee of 247Sports.com.

Impact Estrella missed the Volunteers' most recent 62-60 loss against Syracuse with the same ankle injury, and he's now in jeopardy of being out for back-to-back games. The sophomore big man's status should be determined based on his ability to warm up ahead of the big home game.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Estrella (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Syracuse and is considered day-to-day moving forward.

Impact Estrella rolled his ankle late in Tennessee's most recent contest and was limited in Monday's practice. The backup center will be unavailable against Syracuse, but he'll be considered day-to-day. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Illinois. In the meantime, Jaylen Carey or DeWayne Brown could see more minutes.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to ankle issue Estrella was limited during Monday's practice because of an ankle injury, Ben McKee of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Estrella had been battling a knee injury before the Players Era Festival, but he played in all three games during the tournament. Now, he's at risk of missing Tennessee's loss to Kansas.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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