USC former men’s basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara files a lawsuit against the school, saying he was removed from the team and that his treatment included racially charged language. Multiple outlets report that the complaint alleges coach Eric Musselman directed a profanity-laced, racially discriminatory tirade at him, including a remark telling him to “go back to the f—ing Dominican Republic.”
The reporting also notes that Baker-Mazara’s lawsuit includes claims beyond the alleged tirade, including unpaid NIL (name, image and likeness) compensation tied to his time at USC. Yahoo Sports and The Athletic describe the allegations as part of a broader complaint, while the New York Post highlights USC’s response, stating that the school issues a statement in connection with the lawsuit. The outlets vary mainly in emphasis—some focus on the alleged racist comment, others on the NIL aspect and the school’s reaction.
