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Kentucky forward Chris Livingston declares for NBA draft while maintaining eligibility

Jack Weaver

Kentucky mens basketball forward Chris Livingston announced he is entering the 2023 NBA Draft while keeping his collegiate eligibility on Wednesday.

The six-foot-six-inch freshman from Akron, Ohio, started in 26 games for the Wildcats in the 2022-23 season, averaging 6.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.

“Basketball means everything to me, and it was a dream of mine to be a part of an incredible basketball program like the University of Kentucky,” Livingston said in his announcement on Instagram. “Thank you to Big Blue Nation, my teammates and all the coaches and staff for your support.