JP Estrella to the Portal

[Jravol78]

Just announced

 

[Jonboy]

 

[rdk4121]

We needed him back. Hopefully we can get something worked out.

 

[volsarelife1]

It's funny how he says the decision wasn't easy.

But jumped into the portal before it officially opens tomorrow. Sure seems like the $ made it an easy decision

 

[Special Ed]

That's OK with me. He always seemed too injury-prone to continue taking up space on the roster.
I don't doubt that Rick will pull a suitable replacement out of the portal.

 

[Blake25p]

See ya

 

[Dainfluencer8]

We needed him back. Hopefully we can get something worked out.

No it’s a wrap! We need a better rim protector with Felix gone and I love JP but the defense is just not where we need it, and I’m hearing Rick has already found that person who should be committing soon!

Rick Barnes wants to give the fans the Final four you want, so he’s on a mission!

 

[barney]

that is absolutely insane.

 

[Stvol89]

Was soft and missed more easy buckets at the rim than any big guy I’ve ever seen. There are plenty of better options out there.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

It's funny how he says the decision wasn't easy.

But jumped into the portal before it officially opens tomorrow. Sure seems like the $ made it an easy decision

Empty words by him and every other player in the portal with basically the same post. I know they can’t because “pay for play doesn’t exist” (lol) but I would respect these posts more if they would all just admit why they’re leaving.

 

[TNVOLFN]

I'm a fan of JP but he disappeared anytime the Vols faced a decent front court.

 

[Godfatha]

I'm not busted up by this news.

 

[DMcVol]

We needed him back. Hopefully we can get something worked out.

His comments didn't sound encouraging....didn't seem to leave the door open....but youneverknow anymore....

 

[LeannaVol]

I don't blame JP or anyone else but I hate this is what college sports has become.

 

[CBR07]

Not gonna bash him. It’s how the system is set up.
Go somewhere and make more money, probably won’t have much of a pro career due to staying hurt.

 

[esarmstrong]

So long; on your way out don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!

 

[TrumpedUpVol]

Thought he had a really good bounce back year and could have built upon things a lot more as a veteran next season. If he’s getting a bunch of money from another P5 or strong mid-major than more power to him, it’s just disappointing.

 

[joevols89]

Was soft and missed more easy buckets at the rim than any big guy I’ve ever seen. There are plenty of better options out there.

Who are they? And are they going to take 1.5-2 million?

 

[Dainfluencer8]

There’s gonna be like 2 to 3 more players who’s hitting the portal as well

 

[BreatheUT]

Not gonna bash him. It’s how the system is set up.
Go somewhere and make more money, probably won’t have much of a pro career due to staying hurt.

Agreed. Think of how many 12 point college scorers fans are giddy and jumping up and down to land who will not see the NBA. Many will become college millionaires. For some their pay will go to market rate at a corporate job once it's over. Just insane. I'm sure there are various thoughts on this. Shows where we are as a society. I can’t remember but this all start in California?

 

[vols 30]

I don't blame JP or anyone else but I hate this is what college sports has become.

It's horrible. I wish I was strong enough to quit watching, but I've got too much time invested just to stop.

 

[Vfl83]

Word is Indiana offered him a big sum

 

[Bigorangefan 98]

We will be ok. There will be an upgrade coming in. Often injured anyways his foot will always be a issue

 

[volsarelife1]

Will miss seeing him attempt a free throw line dunk nearly every game and not coming close on it lol

 

[CBVols]

Will miss seeing him attempt a free throw line dunk nearly every game and not coming close on it lol

Not True! He had that one kinda bounce in. I don't recall who it was against.

I do like JP though and hate to see him go. I think he would have been a really good "culture" piece to have along with being close to a Double Double guy when healthy.