Baker Mazara Lawsuit Basketball
FILE - Southern California forward Chad Baker-Mazara walks on the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska, Feb. 28, 2026, in Los Angeles.
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Former Southern California basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara is suing the university and coach Eric Musselman after being dismissed from the team in March. The lawsuit was filed Monday. It claims Musselman removed Baker-Mazara to avoid paying the remainder of his NIL contract. It also alleges Musselman made racially charged remarks after a loss to Nebraska. Baker-Mazara accuses USC of breach of contract and other offenses. USC says the dismissal was unrelated to race and plans to contest the lawsuit. Baker-Mazara was a key player for the Trojans and says he received no reason for his dismissal.
