Tennessee big man J.P. Estrella commits to Michigan Basketball
Maize n Brew • • sports
Key Points:
- Former Tennessee big man J.P. Estrella has committed to Michigan, becoming the Wolverines' first transfer portal commitment this offseason, as reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
- Estrella, a 6-foot-11, 240-pound redshirt sophomore, averaged 10.0 points and 5.4 rebounds per game last season, shooting nearly 60% from the field and 40% from three-point range.
- Michigan recently faced Estrella in the Elite Eight, where he posted seven points and seven rebounds despite a tough game for Tennessee overall.
- Estrella was a key contributor to Tennessee’s top-ranked rebounding team, particularly excelling in offensive rebounds with 92 last season, ranking 76th nationally.
- With Michigan’s current big men Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. yet to announce their plans, Estrella’s commitment suggests at least one may transfer or leave the program.
