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USC Responds to Lawsuit from Chad Baker-Mazara Regarding Dismissal from Basketball Team

USC has denied that race played a role in Chad Baker-Mazara's dismissal from the men's basketball team, following a lawsuit in which Baker-Mazara alleges he was subjected to racist remarks by coach Eric Musselman. The university stated that the dismissal was based on various factors unrelated to race and looks forward to addressing the lawsuit in court.

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USC has denied that race played a role in Chad Baker-Mazara's dismissal from the men's basketball team, following a lawsuit in which Baker-Mazara alleges he was subjected to racist remarks by coach Eric Musselman. The university stated that the dismissal was based on various factors unrelated to race and looks forward to addressing the lawsuit in court.

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USC blasts claim race played role in Chad Baker-Mazara’s removal from men’s basketball team

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USC Responds to Lawsuit from Chad Baker-Mazara Regarding Dismissal from Basketball Team