He plays basketball professionally. He has been a basketball player since he was young. In addition to this, Lightfoot also participated in the Freshman season. In addition, he averaged 22.6 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game for Gilbert Christian High School in the 2015–16 season.
He currently plays basketball professionally and will be a super senior for the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2021–2022 season. He also reportedly played for Arizona, Grand Canyon, and St. John’s.
