Overview
- USC announced Sunday that graduate guard Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer with the men’s basketball program, and the team spokesperson said there was nothing additional to add.
- During Saturday’s loss to Nebraska, Baker-Mazara fell hard after a block, told coaches he couldn’t continue, and later sat near fans rather than on the team bench; coach Eric Musselman cited a shortage of chairs.
- A Los Angeles Times report, citing a person familiar with the decision, said the departure was driven by an accumulation of issues rather than a single incident.
- The exit comes with two regular-season games remaining and a five-game losing streak, further damaging USC’s NCAA tournament prospects.
- The 26-year-old averaged about 18.5 points this season, was Maui Invitational MVP, has played for five schools, and has exhausted his collegiate eligibility, which likely ends his college career.