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Excited for the next chapter: Maine basketball star JP Estrella enters the transfer portal

The 6-foot-11 redshirt sophomore averaged 10 points and 5.4 rebounds and leaves Tennessee with two years of eligibility remaining.

  • Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella announced on Monday he is entering the NCAA transfer portal after three seasons with the Volunteers, following their Elite Eight tournament run.
  • Estrella, a 6-foot-11, 240-pound power forward, averaged 10 points and 5.4 rebounds per game this past season, appearing in 33 games with 13 starts.
  • Throughout his collegiate career, the Maine native showed significant growth, recording a career-high 23 points against North Florida in November and shooting 61.4% from the field before March Madness.
  • With two years of college eligibility remaining, the redshirt sophomore's departure leaves a significant vacancy for the Volunteers after he overcame foot and knee injuries during 2024-25.
  • On Instagram, Estrella wrote, "After a lot of thought and conversations with my family, I have made the difficult decision to enter the transfer portal," expressing gratitude to Vol Nation.
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Maine native JP Estrella to enter NCAA transfer portal

The former South Portland High standout played in 33 games and started 13 this season for the Tennessee men's basketball team.

·Lewiston, United States
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On3 broke the news in on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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