Chris Livingston: Analysis on 5-star SF that has pick of top programs

Chris Livingston is the No. 4 player in the 2022 class and is ranked a five-star prospect by On3. The 6-foot-6, 200-pound small forward from Akron (Ohio) Buchtel has taken visits to Kansas and Kentucky and is also seriously considering Georgetown, Memphis and Tennessee State.

Here’s why he’s one of the best in the country.

Chris Livingston Analysis

Relentless Scorer – Chris Livingston is an extremely competitive and fearless scorer. In a high school game this year, he scored 54 points. Throughout that game, he attacked the rim for multiple dunks through and on defenders. It’s something you see every time he steps on the court.

Extreme Athlete – Chris Livingston is one of the few athletes that looks like he jumps off a trampoline when he enters the paint. He has the ability to jump on one and two feet and do it with fluidity.

Defensive Nightmare – Chris Livingston has broad shoulders and long arms giving him the strength to guard the 4 and 5 positions. He is very quick laterally and has a quick twitch jumping ability. All of these tools allowed him to average 2.7 steals and 2.2 blocks at Buchtel.

Best Fit

Whichever college lands Chris Livingston is going to get a great two-way player that is going to have an immediate impact. Out of all the schools he’s considering, Memphis suits Livingston’s game the best. He can go to Memphis and have an impact on the school and the city that James Wiseman had and lead them to their first tournament appearance since 2014.

NBA Comparison

-Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal

-Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler