With the news that he is transferring to Oak Hill Academy, Buchtel’s Chris Livingston becomes the latest in a long line of basketball superstars to transfer to the powerhouse school located in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.
Oak Hill, the private, Baptist-affiliated Christian secondary school has sent more players to the NBA, a total of 33 players, than any other school in the nation.
There are three competitive basketball teams at the school, the Gold Team, the Red Team and the White team.
Chris and Cordell Livingston:Twins transferring to Oak Hill Academy from Buchtel
According to the school’s website, the Gold Team “is by invitation-only, as determined by the head coach. This 12-player group is comprised almost exclusively of Division I-level talent.” The Red team “is comprised of experienced players, mostly upperclassmen (11th and 12th grade). Underclassmen on the Red Team may occasionally have an opportunity to “move up” to the Gold Team the following year.” The White team “is for players not yet at the Red Team level. Seniors do not typically play on the White Team.”
The school has been named high school national champions nine times: 1993, 1994, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012 and 2016.
A look at notable Oak Hill basketball alumni:
Carmelo Anthony
Ten-time NBA All-Star who recently signed with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. Led Syracuse to a national championship his only year in college. Graduated from Oak Hill in 2002.
Cole Anthony
The No. 15 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, currently playing for the Orlando Magic. Graduated from Oak Hill in 2019.
Quinn Cook
Finished out the 2020-21 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Graduated from Oak Hill in 2011.
DeSagana Diop
The No. 8 in the 2001 NBA Draft by the Cavaliers after graduating from Oak Hill. Went on to have a 12-year pro career.
Stephen Jackson
Fourteen-year NBA veteran and 2003 NBA Champion. Was an All-American in 1996 at Oak Hill.
Brandon Jennings
Nine-year NBA veteran who skipped college to play professionally in Italy after graduating from Oak Hill in 2008.
Keldon Johnson
Won a gold medal in this year’s Olympics as part of Team USA. A first-round draft pick from Kentucky, he graduated from Oak Hill in 2018.
Ty Lawson
Helped lead North Carolina to a national championship in 2009 before going on to a nine-year NBA career. A 2006 graduate of Oak Hill.
Caleb and Cody Martin
Twins who led Nevada to a surprising Sweet 16 run in 2018. Both played for the Charlotte Hornets last season. 2014 graduates of Oak Hill.
Ben McLemore
The No. 7 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. Signed with the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason. A 2011 Oak Hill grad.
Ron Mercer
The No. 6 pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. Won a national championship at Kentucky in 1996 and went on to an eight-year NBA career. Graduated from Oak Hill in 1995.
Rajon Rondo
A four-time NBA All-Star, two-time NBA champion and three-time NBA assists leader. Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. A 2004 Oak Hill grad.
Josh Smith
Former NBA Slam Dunk champion who played 13 seasons in the league. Drafted No. 17 overall by the Atlanta Hawks after graduating from Oak Hill in 2004.
Nolan Smith
First round NBA draft pick by the Trail Blazers out of Duke in 2011. Currently an assistant coach for the Blue Devils. A 2007 Oak Hill grad.
Jerry Stackhouse
Two-time NBA All-Star who played 18 years in the league. Currently the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores. A 1993 Oak Hill grad..
Rod Strickland
Spent 17 seasons in the NBA, ranks 13th all-time in assists. A 1985 Oak Hill grad.
Note: Michael Beasley and Kevin Durant both played at Oak Hill but later transferred out.
