As a freshman starting center for the Terriers, he averaged 9.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks per game.

After his college career, Lugo turned professional, signing with Panteras de Miranda in Venezuela in 1995.

Throughout his 20-year career, he has played for various teams across Latin America, Europe, and China.

He earned a spot on the Venezuelan All-Defensive Team four times (2000, 2005–2007) and was a two-time Puerto Rican League Defensive Player of the Year (2003–2004).

[2] Lugo has been a regular member of the Venezuela national basketball team since 1998.