Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Men's Program Has Eyes on East Coast Guard Lucas Morillo

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 26, 2025

(Cover photo courtesy Anoke Deitg-Blanchard)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – One of the best decisions Brad Underwood made during his time at Illinois was convincing Orlando Antigua to return to Champaign as associate head coach again. Known as one of the top recruiters and closers in college basketball, Antigua brings a deep web of connections across the country, and lately, those ties are paying off on the East Coast.

Illinois has shown steady interest in more than 10 high school prospects from the New York area, and the latest target is Lucas . . .

 

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