Monday was exodus day for the Tennessee men’s basketball team as four players announced their departures from the Volunteers via the NCAA transfer portal.
Redshirt sophomore forward J.P. Estrella, junior forward Jaylen Carey and sophomore guard Bishop Boswell, who all had prominent roles on this season’s team that went 25-12 and reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament for a third consecutive season, are moving on along with reserve guard Clarence Massamba, who was a freshman.
Estrella played in 33 of 37 games, including 13 starts, and averaged 10.0 points and 5.4 rebounds. The 6-foot-11, 240-pounder from Scarborough, Maine, shot 59.6% from the floor.
“After a lot of thought and conversations with my family, I have made the difficult decision to enter the transfer portal,” Estrella posted on Instagram. “My time as a Vol over the past three years has meant more to me than I can put into words, and I will always cherish the memories and relationships I’ve built here.
“Thank you to my coaches, teammates, and Vol Nation for the constant love, support and belief in me. While this decision wasn’t easy, I’m excited and hopeful for what the next chapter holds.”