South Florida-bred Guard To Visit Harvard Next
RJ Livingston was among the first Class of 2026 prospects from the Palm Beach County (FL) area to gain high major offers two summers ago. The 6-foot-2 point guard from West Palm Beach, Fla., is widely recognized as a stealthy and hard-attacking guard.
He presents a daunting matchup due to his quickness, ability to change speeds, and knack for getting into tight spaces and finishing.
Livingston, who possesses a crafty and ambidextrous finishing arsenal, poses issues for defenses with his mid-range pull-up and blossoming catch-and-stick perimeter presence. He delivers cerebral passes and swift reads, which only rarefied dish-first facilitators are capable of at this level. His quarterbacking blends an innate aptitude for drawing defenders in and feeding the post, as well as kicking it out to the fleet of shooters at his disposal.
Now at Isidore Newman School (La.), Livingston said he’s hearing the most from Arizona State, Harvard, and Auburn. The junior is slated for an official visit to Harvard on October 25th.
Livingston, who will anchor Newman defensively with his ability to be a blanketing on-ball pest and guard from 1-3, is hearing from Georgia, San Diego, LSU, Boise State, and several others. He recently visited Georgia unofficially, earlier in the month.
Livingston’s awareness, unselfishness, and polished skill set are aspects that enabled him to climb into four-star status. He’s constantly leaving defenders guessing and plays with a witty mentality, where he really reads the defense and picks it apart in innovative, slick fashion.
Livingston spent his eighth-grade season playing varsity at Calvary Christian in Fort Lauderdale. He spent the ensuing season at Westminster Academy in the same city. His decision to transfer to Isidore Newman HS in New Orleans gave him the opportunity to play for his father, former NBA player Randy Livingston.
Drafted out of LSU by the Houston Rockets and having played for teams such as the New Orleans Pelicans, Utah Jazz, and Chicago, Randy Livingston authored a well-traveled 11-year professional career.
“Playing for my dad is amazing,” Livingston said, citing tight-knit bonds throughout the locker room and with the assistant coaches—many of whom Randy Livingston coached himself.
“My dad gives me all the tools that I need. I would anticipate a ‘Mr. Do It All’ role for myself this year, as there’s been a lot of roster turnover and the reality is, we do not have a lot of returnees.”
In describing himself as a player, Livingston quickly concludes that he’s a guard who can impact the game in a variety of ways.
“I’m a guard that can do it all,” Livingston said. “I can defend. I can shoot. Pass. Whatever we need, I can do it.”
Livingston also said he enjoys watching the recruitment process play out and is keeping all options open.
“I’ve got pretty neutral thoughts on all of the schools that are recruiting me,” Livingston said. “I am currently wide open.”
Having a former NBA player in his corner has also pushed his development both on the court and in between the ears.
“I think the most important concept my dad preaches is to just keep the main thing the main thing,” Livingston said.
“He always tells me to just ‘be me.’ He also touches on perseverance, and how to persevere through the hard times, whether it is basketball or non-basketball things.”