Vols J.P. Estrella Out For the Year With Foot Injury

(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes announced Monday morning that J.P. Estrella is out for the rest of the 2024-25 season. The sophomore forward is set to undergo surgery on a left foot injury.

“We feel badly for J.P. that he won’t be able to compete alongside his teammates this season,” Barnes said. “In addition to being a talented player, he is such a positive and energetic person. It is for that reason we know he will still make an impact, even if it’s not on the court. We’ll do all we can to aid J.P. throughout his rehabilitation and we are excited for what his future holds here at Tennessee.”

A 6-foot-11, 250-pounder from Scarborough, Maine, Estrella is in his second season with the Volunteers. He shot 15-of-21 (71.4 percent) from the field across 25 appearances as a freshman in 2023-24.

Estrella played in the first three games this year, averaging 4.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per contest, while shooting 6-of-9 (66.7 percent) from the floor. Estrella scored a career-high eight points, going 3-of-3 on field goals and 2-of-2 on free throws, against Montana on Nov. 13 in his final action of the year.

Tennessee will submit a medical redshirt application for Estrella.