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Baker-Mazara’s NBA Dreams After USC Exit
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- Jun 13, 2026
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- 84
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Summary
USC’s top scorer Chad Baker-Mazara was abruptly dismissed after a crushing loss to Nebraska, with his fall during the game sparking controversy. A former teammate claims Baker-Mazara publicly criticized teammates for lacking commitment, fueling locker room tension. Shocked by the firing — especially since he believed he had a strong rapport with coach Eric Musselman — Baker-Mazara is now focused on his NBA dreams, training hard for the upcoming draft. But his past disciplinary issues, including a prior college dismissal and an NCAA tournament ejection, could hinder his chances in the pros. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/264baf9d2856645b