J.P. Estrella - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

16 HOURS AGO • 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.

23 HOURS AGO • 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

Ja'Kobi Gillespie scores 32 points, No. 20 Tennessee beats Rutgers 85-60 at Players Era

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 32 point and Nate Ament added 20 to help No. 20 Tennessee defeat Rutgers 85-60 in the first day of play at the Players Era tournament

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Overcomes knee injury Estrella (knee) closed Monday's 85-60 victory over Rutgers with 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-4 FT) and two rebounds over 10 minutes.

Impact Estrella was not expected to play in the Players' Era Championship, but he was able to suit up and help defeat the Scarlet Knights. Estrella will continue to provide frontcourt depth for the Volunteers. He had two double-doubles in limited minutes earlier in the season, but doesn't have a path to more playing time currently.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Rutgers Estrella (knee) is expected to be available against Rutgers in the Players Era Tournament, per Cora Hall of KnoxNews.com.

Impact Estrella was initially expected to miss the Players Era Tournament, but the forward is now expected to be a go, though he play be on limited minutes. The sophomore is averaging 14.0 points and 6.8 rebounds through four games.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Players Era Head coach Rick Barnes revealed that Estrella (knee) is out for the Players Era Tournament starting on Monday, per Mike Wilson of The Knoxville News Sentinel.

Impact Barnes revealed that he hasn't heard anything from the team's medical staff indicating a return for Estrella, keeping him out for the timebeing. The 6-foot-11 big man suffered the injury against Rice last week and was helped off the floor before being held out of Tennessee's recent matchup against Tennessee State. Estrella will have some time to recover before his next chance to return against Syracuse on December 2.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gillespie scores 17 to lead No. 20 Tennessee over Tennessee State 89-60

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 17 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 20 Tennessee beat Tennessee State 89-60

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Out Thursday Estrella (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus Tennessee State, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Estrella is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee that he suffered in Monday's win over Rice, and that will keep him out of the lineup in Thursday's matchup. He's had an excellent start to the season coming off the bench, recording a double-double in two of his three full games this season. His next chance to suit up is Monday at Rutgers.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Estrella (knee) isn't practicing Wednesday ahead of Tennessee's tilt with Tennessee State on Thursday, per Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel.

Impact Estrella was helped off the court during Tennessee's win over Rice and is dealing with a bone bruise on his left knee. The forward doesn't appear slated to play in the Vols' clash with Tennessee State on Thursday night, which would harm Tennessee's front court depth.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Barnes updates J.P. Estrella's status after injury in Tennessee basketball vs Rice J.P. Estrella left late in the first half of Tennessee basketball's win against Rice with a left leg injury.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • TENNESSEAN.COM

No. 20 Tennessee beats Rice 91-66, but Estrella injured

Felix Okpara had 20 points and eight rebounds, Nate Ament added 19 points and 10 boards, and No. 20 Tennessee cruised to a 91-66 victory over Rice despite an injury to forward J

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

J.P. Estrella exits Tennessee basketball game with apparent left leg injury J.P. Estrella exited Tennessee basketball's game against Rice in the first half with an apparent left leg injury.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

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