Tennessee Vols basketball loses key player for the rest of the season
The Tennessee Vols basketball program received some unfortunate news on Monday morning. Vols sophomore forward JP Estrella announced on Monday morning that he's going to miss the rest of the 2024-25 season due to injury. Estrella said in a post on X.com that he needs surgery on his left foot. "I'm disappointed to share with […]
The Tennessee Vols basketball program received some unfortunate news on Monday morning.
Vols sophomore forward JP Estrella announced on Monday morning that he's going to miss the rest of the 2024-25 season due to injury.
Estrella said in a post on X.com that he needs surgery on his left foot.
"I'm disappointed to share with all of you that, unfortunately, my 2024-25 season is over," wrote Estrella. "I'll be getting surgery on my left foot. This has been a lingering injury and it's important to get it addressed.
"While I'm saddened that I won't be able to compete the remainder of the season, I remain so excited to be a part of this program and will do everything I can to support my brothers as we continue to work towards our goals. I'm grateful for the support of my coaches, training staff, teammates and family. I'll attack my rehab process and be back better than ever next season. In the meantime, I can't wait to see all of you at Food City Center and share a whole bunch of W's with you. Go Vols."
"We feel badly for J.P. that he won't be able to compete alongside his teammates this season," said Vols head coach Rick Barnes in a press release from UT. "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 played in three games for the Vols this season. In Tennessee's win against Montana earlier this month, Estrella scored eight points to go along with a rebound and an assist in nine minutes of action.
The 6-foot-11 forward should be eligible for a medical redshirt for the 2024-25 season.
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