Former Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman accused of "racial tirade" in new lawsuit
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Key Points:
- Former Arkansas and current USC men's basketball coach Eric Musselman is accused in a lawsuit of making a racially charged tirade against player Chad Baker-Mazara following a loss in February.
- The suit claims Musselman told Baker-Mazara to "go back to the f-ing Dominican Republic," an offensive remark targeting the player's national origin and heritage.
- Baker-Mazara was dismissed from the team shortly after the incident, allegedly without investigation, and his NIL contract was canceled under a "morals clause" to avoid payment.
- The player alleges that USC's actions damaged his NBA Draft prospects and professional opportunities, seeking damages for the incident.
- USC denies the racism allegations and states Baker-Mazara's removal was based on other factors, with the university planning to contest the lawsuit.
