The USC Trojans struggled in their first season in the Big Ten, finishing with a 17-18 record and going 7-13 in conference play. Head coach Eric Musselman had led the Arkansas Razorbacks to the Elite Eight twice during his five-year tenure and will need more time to get USC back on track.

Baker-Mazara made the announcement in an Instagram post. He spent the past two seasons at Auburn after opening his college career on Duquesne and San Diego State, serving as a starter on a Tigers squad that advanced to the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament. Baker-Mazara initially entered the transfer portal on April 17.

Former Auburn forward Chad Baker-Mazara is heading to USC for his final year of eligibility, the senior announced in an Instagram post on Monday. The 25-year-old forward had announced that he was transferring earlier this month after two years at Auburn.