[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.

[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.

[7] On September 15, 2021, he committed to playing college basketball for Kentucky over offers from Georgetown and Tennessee State.

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.