Baker-Mazara Sues Musselman Over Racial Incident | USC Trojans Basketball News

Former USC basketball star Chad Baker-Mazara is suing head coach Eric Musselman after alleging a racially charged locker room outburst following a February loss, which led to his immediate dismissal. The lawsuit claims Musselman told him to “go back to the Dominican Republic,” targeting his heritage, and accuses USC of reneging on NIL payments and unfairly terminating his endorsement deals under a “morals clause.” USC denies racial motives, citing multiple factors for the player’s removal, and vows to fight the suit. Baker-Mazara, now drafted by a Puerto Rican pro team, says he felt blindsided despite having a good relationship with his coach. This explosive case exposes the tangled web of coaching conduct, athlete rights, and financial pressures in college sports.

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