Chad Baker-Mazara files lawsuit against USC over coach's tirade
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:23 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Chad Baker-Mazara, formerly of USC, has filed a lawsuit alleging that head coach Eric Musselman subjected him to a racially charged tirade in the locker room after a loss to Nebraska on February 28. The lawsuit claims that Musselman's comments were discriminatory, targeting Baker-Mazara’s Dominican heritage. Baker-Mazara, who left USC shortly after the incident, is suing for breach of contract and other claims, including the termination of his NIL agreements by USC. The former player alleges that the morals clause cited by USC is vague and unenforceable. USC has not commented on the lawsuit.
- •Baker-Mazara split with USC before the Big Ten tournament
- •He alleges Musselman yelled discriminatory remarks
- •The lawsuit includes claims of breach of contract
- •Musselman was hired to lead USC for the 2024-25 season
- •Baker-Mazara plans to play professionally in Puerto Rico
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Chad Baker-Mazara sues USC and Eric Musselman, alleging NIL pay dispute and racial remarks
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — USC Sued by Former Basketball Player Alleging Racial Abuse
- 9:09 PMCBS Sports — Chad Baker-Mazara files lawsuit against USC alleging missed NIL payments, Eric Musselman racist tirade
- 7:59 PMESPN — Chad Baker-Mazara sues USC, Eric Musselman after dismissal - ESPN
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Chad Baker-Mazara alleges Eric Musselman racist 'tirade,' unpaid NIL from USC in lawsuit
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Eric Musselman lawsuit, explained: Why Chad Baker-Mazara is accusing USC coach of 'racially-charged' rant
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-USC star Chad Baker-Mazara files lawsuit after split, claims coach Eric Musselman went on 'racially-charged tirade'
"The USC Trojans are facing a lawsuit from a former player who alleges he was subjected to racial abuse and cut from the team so they wouldn’t have to pay out his NIL contract. Chad Baker-Mazara, who was removed from the team only weeks before the NCAA Tournament was set to start, alleges he was […] The post USC Sued by Former Basketball Player Alleging Racial Abuse appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"The lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges Musselman kicked Baker-Mazara off the team after the Trojans were eliminated from NCAA Tournament contention to avoid paying the remainder of his NIL contract.
"Former Southern California basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara is suing the university and coach Eric Musselman after his abrupt dismissal from the team in March.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 2:23 AMChad Baker-Mazara sues USC and Eric Musselman, alleging NIL pay dispute and racial remarks
The lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges Musselman kicked Baker-Mazara off the team after the Trojans were eliminated from NCAA Tournament contention to avoid paying the remainder of his NIL contract.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 11:06 PMUSC Sued by Former Basketball Player Alleging Racial Abuse
The USC Trojans are facing a lawsuit from a former player who alleges he was subjected to racial abuse and cut from the team so they wouldn’t have to pay out his NIL contract. Chad Baker-Mazara, who was removed from the team only weeks before the NCAA Tournament was set to start, alleges he was […] The post USC Sued by Former Basketball Player Alleging Racial Abuse appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- CBS SportsSep 15, 2026, 9:09 PMChad Baker-Mazara files lawsuit against USC alleging missed NIL payments, Eric Musselman racist tirade
Baker-Mazara led USC in scoring, but he claims that Musselman had a racially charged tirade before kicking him off the team after 25 games
- ESPNSep 15, 2026, 7:59 PMChad Baker-Mazara sues USC, Eric Musselman after dismissal - ESPN
Former Southern California basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara is suing the university and coach Eric Musselman after his abrupt dismissal from the team in March.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:20 PMChad Baker-Mazara alleges Eric Musselman racist 'tirade,' unpaid NIL from USC in lawsuit
Former Southern California men's basketball guard Chad Baker-Mazara has filed a lawsuit against his former team. Here's what to know.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 4:07 AMEric Musselman lawsuit, explained: Why Chad Baker-Mazara is accusing USC coach of 'racially-charged' rant
USC basketball coach Eric Musselman is facing a lawsuit from former player Chad Baker-Mazara.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:32 AMEx-USC star Chad Baker-Mazara files lawsuit after split, claims coach Eric Musselman went on 'racially-charged tirade'
Chad Baker-Mazara split with USC before the Big Ten tournament last season, days after an alleged locker room incident.
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