Baker-Mazara Sues USC Over NIL and Racial Allegations | USC Trojans Basketball News

USC Trojans Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 16, 2026 · 1m

Former USC basketball star Chad Baker-Mazara is suing the university and head coach Eric Musselman, alleging he was unfairly cut from the team to avoid paying him the remainder of his NIL contract — a move he says came right after the Trojans were eliminated from NCAA contention. The lawsuit also accuses Musselman of making racially charged remarks following a crushing loss to Nebraska, with Baker-Mazara claiming the coach told him to “go back to your home country” in a locker room tirade. A standout scorer and Maui Invitational MVP, Baker-Mazara argues he gave everything for USC and now…