By Lindsey Piercy
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 3, 2023) — When’s the last time you asked yourself, what’s next?
As children, we’re encouraged to ask questions — to think, explore and be curious. But as we become adults, sometimes, that curiosity diminishes.
Not for Mario Maitland. From the time he could walk, Maitland remembers being on a court.
“We’re a basketball rich family,” he said. “I grew up watching and playing basketball.”
When Maitland wasn’t dribbling a ball, he was still watching, learning and appreciating the game. Originally from Long Island, New York, and growing up in Daytona Beach, Florida, Maitland had a surprising love for the University of Kentucky.
“All the stars go to UK, so I watched them on TV,” he said. “No matter