Baker-Mazara Sues USC Over 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, alleging he was racially targeted by head coach Eric Musselman after a February loss—with Musselman reportedly telling him to “go back to the f—king Dominican Republic.” Baker-Mazara also claims USC dismissed him to dodge NIL payments and damage his draft stock. The school denies race played any role, calling the dismissal based on multiple factors, and vows to fight the lawsuit in court. At 26, Baker-Mazara—who transferred from Auburn and played through injuries—says standing up for himself was necessary despite the…