4-star guard Lucas Morillo has been on Virginia’s radar for a while, and his robust play this summer time solely strengthened that curiosity.
The Metropolis Rocks standout averaged 14.8 factors per recreation on the Nike EYBL Circuit and in addition gained beneficial worldwide expertise with the Dominican Republic U19 Nationwide Group.
“The summer time went very well,” Morillo advised CavsCorner. “Your entire EYBL and worldwide season went effectively, and most significantly, I discovered so much as a result of I performed plenty of basketball video games.”
UVa supplied Morillo in June, and the connection with the Cavaliers’ employees has been regular ever since.
“I’ve an excellent relationship with Virginia and the entire coaches there,” he stated. “I’ve been in fixed contact with them, and it has been nice to date. I’m trying ahead to persevering with to have good communication with them.”
UVa sees a very good match for Morillo
Morillo, at present No. 56 general prospect within the class of 2026, added that the coaches have been clear about what they see in him as a participant.
“They’ve simply been telling me how a lot they respect my recreation and the way I play the sport,” he defined. “They respect how I play on each ends of the ground, they usually proceed to inform me how they’re in me. I do know it’s an impressive college and a prestigious college to be at.”
Head coach Ryan Odom has additionally outlined how Morillo may match into this system.
“Ryan Odom simply retains on telling me how he likes the kind of massive guard that I’m,” Morilla stated. “He thinks I’d match very effectively of their system with the kind of offense they run. I do know Coach Odom runs a quick tempo enjoying model, and that matches me effectively. I’m excited to study extra about how I may probably match into their system.”
Observe document is a giant plus for the Hoos
He believes Odom’s observe document will translate effectively in Charlottesville.
“I do know Coach Odom did very effectively at VCU, and he was simply telling me that he desires to deliver all of that success to Virginia, and I consider he’ll as a result of he has constructed nice applications wherever he has been,” the Newman Faculty standout stated.
After all, UVa shouldn’t be the one high-major college in pursuit of Morillo, and he stated that the general recruitment course of goes effectively for him proper now.
“The recruitment course of has been going very well to date,” he stated. “I’m grateful for the place that I’m in proper now, and I respect the entire faculties which have reached out. I’ve solely visited Marquette to date.”
Visits and timeline taking form
“I’m speaking to Virginia, Illinois, Texas, and a few different faculties about probably visiting them,” Morillo added.
As for a dedication timeline, the 6-foot-6 guard stated he isn’t speeding issues however has a normal goal in thoughts.
“I’d say that I don’t actually have a set date proper now, however I’m seeking to decide within the subsequent couple of months close to the start of the highschool season or proper earlier than the season begins,” Morillo stated.
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