Akron native and former Buchtel Griffin Chris Livingston is enjoying success at the University of Kentucky in more ways than one.
Livingston, is averaging 6.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game as a freshman forward for the Wildcats. He was named SEC Freshman of the Week for averaging 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in two crucial wins for Kentucky over Mississippi State and No. 10 Tennessee.
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Success on the court is leading to success off the court.
ESPN 2024 NBA mock draft: Bronny James projected as a top 10 pick
The entire UK men's basketball team signed a name, image and likeness deal with Morgan & Morgan, a legal firm. Livingston earned a separate deal
with Beats by Dre
, the high-end headphone manufacturer founded by hip-hop legend Dr. Dre and record producer Jimmy Iovine.
Beats also has a deal with LeBron James, his son Bronny
along with many other luminaries in the world of athletics.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal:
Akron native Chris Livingston joins LeBron James with Beats deal
