2026 top guard Lucas Morillo signs with Illinois Basketball

Lucas Morillo, a top guard in the class of 2026, has officially signed with Illinois basketball per release. Per 247sports, Morillo is the 55th overall prospect who chose the Illini over the likes of UCLA, Texas, Virginia, and Minnesota. He is the highest ranked prospect in the Illini’s class of 2026, a class that contains combo guard Ethan Brown and stretch forward Landon Davis. Lucas Morillo is an intriguing prospect at 6 feet 7 inches. He possesses all the traits that Brad Underwood and the Illini covet. Morillo has strong positional size and is an extremely creative playmaker with great basketball IQ.

As reported by 247sports’ Adam Finkelstein, Lucas Morillo averaged 16 ppg, 9 rpg, and 3 assists during the Summer EYBL session with the New York Gauchos. 

Brad Underwood’s Statement

“Lucas has great positional size; he is a multi-positional guard who may be most comfortable at the point but has the size, skill, and ability to play other spots as well,” Underwood said in a statement. “He is an elite passer, has a high basketball IQ, and elevates his teammates in many ways. Lucas was also one of the best rebounding perimeter players I watched on the circuit; we love his toughness and competitive drive.”

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