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Kentucky freshman Chris Livingston declares for 2023 NBA Draft, maintains NCAA eligibility

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky freshman Chris Livingston is entering the NBA draft.

Livingston announced his intentions Wednesday in a message posted on his personal Instagram account.

"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," wrote Livingston, a 6-foot-6, 220-pound forward. "Thank you to Big Blue Nation, my teammates and all the coaches and staff for your support."

He is the fifth Wildcat to declare for the draft, along with Antonio Reeves, Oscar Tshiebwe, Jacob Toppin and fellow freshman Cason Wallace.