KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee men's basketball announced one of its star players is out for the rest of the season.
UT men's basketball coach Rick Barnes said J.P. Estrella is out for the rest of the 2024-2025 season. The sophomore forward will have 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 a press release Monday. "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."
Estrella is in his season second season with the Vols. He shot 15-of-21 from the field across 25 appearances as a freshman last season.
In his first three games this year, Estrella averaged 4.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 10 minutes per contest. He also shot 6-of-9 from the floor.
Tennessee will submit a medical redshirt application for Estrella.
