Four-star PG Lucas Morillo commits to Illinois

Lucas Morillo, a four-star point guard in the 2026 class, has committed to Illinois, he told Rivals.

The 6-foot-6 senior of The Newman School (MA) chose the Illini over Marquette, Minnesota, Texas, UCLA, and Virginia.

A native of the Dominican Republic, Morillo is ranked as the No. 32 overall player in the class, according to the Rivals Top-150 Rankings. He’s also the No. 6 point guard nationally. 

Morillo on why he chose Illinois

Lucas Morillo went in-depth on his commitment to the Illini with Rivals.

“I chose Illinois because I felt at home during my visit. Also with their recent history of sending big guards to the next level with their great development process.”

What led to his trust in the coaching staff?

“Great relationship with the staff while building trust Also knowing Coach Underwood’s winning history.”

In his own words, what type of player is Illinois getting in Lucas Morillo?

“6’7 Versatile Point Guard, Great positional Rebounder, Great feel and pace for the game and someone who will do whatever it takes to win.”

He has a message for Illinois fans.

“What’s up Illini Fans! I’m ready to get to campus  and win a Natty!”

Morillo a standout at EYBL Memphis

Lucas Morillo was one of the top performers this summer at the EYBL Session in Memphis, according to On3’s Jamie Shaw:

For me, the impressive piece of Lucas Morillo’s game is his consistent ability to produce stats across the board. Listed in the 6-foot-7 range, Morillo is leading his City Rocks team in points, rebounds, and assists this summer. The team also finished 3-1 this weekend behind Morillo’s outputs.

His feel for the game is very intriguing. He plays at a pace where he is never rushed. He is confident on the ball, and he is able to get to his spots, getting his defender off balance, and putting them on his hip to create an advantage. He does not have a lot of explosive pop in his game, and that did get him in trouble around the basket at times, but he decelerates well and has a nose for the ball.

Morillo had two double doubles on the weekend, finishing Friday’s game with 19, 10, and five assists and then on Sunday with 16, 11, and five assists. On the weekend, he averaged 16.0 assists, 8.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 steals.

More on Morillo

More on Lucas Morillo from National Recruiting Analyst Jamie Shaw:

Always an across-the-board producer on the floor, Lucas Morillo showed this summer that he is the most dangerous with the ball in his hands. The 6-foot-7 Morillo averaged 3.3 assists on Nike’s EYBL Circuit playing with the City Rocks program. He rebounds his area well, understands angles, and he really moves the ball well, able to consistently create advantages. Playing with his home Dominican Republic at the FIBA U19 World Cup, Morillo averaged 4.3 assists. Still an across-the-board producer with excellent size, his production was at its best, and his team’s floor was highest when Morillo was the one making decisions on the ball. 

Morillo can run your offense, has great feel for the game, and is a skilled passer. He has excellent size, plays on balance, and always makes the right decision with the basketball.