Chris Livingston

Christopher Livingston (born October 15, 2003) is an American basketball player who attends Buchtel High School in Akron, Ohio. He is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the highest ranked players in the 2022 class. Listed at 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) and 195 pounds (88 kg), he plays the shooting guard and small forward positions.

Chris Livingston
No. 24 – Buchtel High School Griffins
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Born (2003-10-15) October 15, 2003
Akron, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA Americas U16 Championship
2019 BrazilTeam

Early life and high school career

Livingston was born in Akron, Ohio and grew up in Kentucky.[1] He started playing competitive basketball at age five.[2] As a freshman, he played for Buchtel Community Learning Center in Akron, averaging 24.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game. Livingston led his team to its first state final four appearance since 1997 and became the highest scoring freshman in school history.[3] For his sophomore season, he transferred to Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio.[4] In his season finale, Livingston recorded 50 points, 20 rebounds, eight steals and five blocks in a 76–65 win over Bristol High School.[5] As a sophomore, he averaged 32.5 points, 12.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.9 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, earning MaxPreps Sophomore All-American first team honors.[6]

For the 2020-2021 basketball season, Livingston transferred back to Buchtel High School to play his junior year.

Recruiting

Livingston is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the highest ranked players in the 2022 recruiting class, according to major recruiting services. He held multiple college basketball scholarship offers before entering high school.[2] Livingston was offered by Ohio State at age 14.[7]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Chris Livingston
SG / SF		 Akron, OH Western Reserve Academy (OH) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 195 lb (88 kg) — 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 94
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 3  247Sports: 4  ESPN: 4
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2022 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 27, 2020.

    National team career

    Livingston played for the United States at the 2019 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Belém, Brazil. He led his team to the gold medal, recording 23 points, six rebounds and two assists in a 94–77 win over Canada in the final.[8] Livingston was named tournament most valuable player and made the all-tournament team.[9]

    Personal life

    Livingston has a twin brother, Cordell, who has been his high school basketball teammate at Buchtel and Western Reserve Academy.[2]

    References
    1. Thamel, Pete (July 28, 2018). "Meet Chris Livingston, the 14-year-old hoops prodigy LeBron James went out of his way to see". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
    2. Beaven, Michael (March 20, 2019). "Freshman star Chris Livingston continues to develop alongside brother Cordell as Buchtel prepares for state tournament". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
    3. Goul, Matt (November 20, 2019). "Buchtel, Chris Livingston and Co. still learning after state final four run: 2019 preseason basketball tour". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
    4. Beaven, Michael (November 29, 2019). "Twin brothers Chris Livingston and Cordell Livingston transfer to Western Reserve Academy". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
    5. Beaven, Michael (February 24, 2020). "High school notebook: WRA's Chris Livingston ends season with 50 points in win over Bristol". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
    6. Helwagen, Steve (June 15, 2020). "National top-five prospect Livingston hearing from key schools". 247Sports. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
    7. Goul, Matt (October 2, 2018). "See Chris Livingston, nationally ranked freshman in Akron and Ohio State basketball target". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
    8. Beaven, Michael (June 10, 2019). "Buchtel's Chris Livingston leads USA Basketball to 2019 FIBA Americas Men's U16 title in Brazil". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
    9. Helwagen, Steve (June 10, 2019). "Buchtel's Livingston brings home gold medal, MVP trophy". 247Sports. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
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