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Cornerstone recruit in place for the future of Illinois basketball

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Illinois basketball fans have been waiting with bated breath for a big fish to be caught in the recruiting game.

Brad Underwood started the class of 2026 off in a solid way back in July, as the Illini landed Ethan Brown. A month later, Landon Davis joined the party with a commitment. Needing a piece to tie everything together, Underwood went to work.

On Friday evening, that work paid off in a big way. Joe Tipton of On3.com reported that Lucas Morillo has committed to Illinois.

NEWS: 4u2b50ufe0f Lucas Morillo has committed to Illinois, he tells @Rivals.