Tennessee Volunteers forward JP Estrella has decided to capitalize on his standout season, entering the transfer portal. He averaged 10.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. The 6-foot-11 big man shot 59% from the field.
The four-star prospect out of Brewster Academy committed to Tennessee over offers from Syracuse and Iowa. His decision was influenced by the prospect of playing for head coach Rick Barnes.
Let’s take a look at five potential programs that could be interested in Estrella via the portal.
Top 5 Landing Spots For Tennessee Standout JP Estrella
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Duke Blue Devils
The Devils are the place for bigs to shine. We’ve seen several examples in the past and Estrella could be the next big story. Estrella shot nearly 60% from the field this past season and with Duke, he could once again exploit interior scoring.
Duke is known to develop the offensive skills of its centers and forwards, and Estrella could thrive in this system.
2. North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina is undergoing a massive transition after back-to-back first-round exits in the NCAA Tournament, prompting a coaching change. UNC is bringing in NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to replace Hubert Davis.
Just like Duke, North Carolina is a blue-blood program known as a great destination for centers. Estrella’s size, fit and rim protection could be too good a fit for Malone to overlook.
3. Kentucky Wildcats
After Mark Pope’s arrival, Kentucky has become a heavy recruiter in the transfer portal. Replacing John Calipari’s legacy hasn’t been easy, but if he were to handle the transfer portal smartly, he should consider bringing Estrella into the fold.
With Kentucky, Estrella could compete for a starting role and boost his NBA stock.
4. Michigan Wolverines
Michigan has returned to the NCAA championship game, but if it wants to repeat the feat next season, it’ll need skilled centers with passing ability, since its forwards are departing for the NBA draft and exhausting eligibility.
Estrella’s offensive skillset makes him a natural fit, and he could step into a featured role in the Big Ten team.
5. Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga is another premier destination with a maybe more featured role than the other programs mentioned. Gonzaga’s system values efficiency and post-scoring. Estrella could break out big time from there.
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