Chad Baker-Mazara

Chad Baker-Mazara (born January 27, 2000) is a Dominican basketball player for the Gigantes de Carolina of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. He played college basketball for the Duquesne Dukes, San Diego State Aztecs, Northwest Florida State Raiders, Auburn Tigers and USC Trojans.

Early life and high school Baker-Mazara was born on January 27, 2000, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Derrek Baker and Carmen Mazara. His father played college basketball at South Carolina State in 1984–85 before playing and coaching overseas. As a senior, he averaged 18.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game and was named the Home News Tribune Player of the Year.

College career Duquesne As a freshman in 2020–21, Baker-Mazara appeared in 15 games and made 13 starts, where he averaged 9.5 points on 43.8 percent shooting. After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

San Diego State Baker-Mazara transferred to play for the San Diego State Aztecs. In 2021–22, he averaged 6.4 points and 2.0 rebounds in 31 games, earning Mountain West Conference sixth man of the year honors. After the season, Baker-Mazara once again entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Northwest Florida State College Baker-Mazara transferred to play at Northwest Florida State College. In 2022–23, he averaged 15.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists for the Raiders on 46.9 percent three-point shooting. During the 2023–24 season, Baker-Mazara appeared in 35 games with nine starts, where he averaged 10.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and over two assists per game. On February 4, 2025, he totaled 15 points in a win over Oklahoma. On February 11, Baker-Mazara came off the bench for the first time that season, where he played 28 minutes while putting up four assists, two rebounds and two steals in a win over Vanderbilt. On February 15, he scored 15 points in a win over rival Alabama. On February 19, Baker-Mazara dropped 15 points in a win over Arkansas. For his performance during the 2024–25 season, he was named one of the five finalists for the Julius Erving Award.

USC Baker-Mazara transferred to play for the USC Trojans in his final collegiate year. On March 1, 2026, when Baker-Mazara was 26, USC announced he was no longer on the team.

Professional career Baker-Mazara was chosen 1st overall in the 2026 Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) draft by the Gigantes de Carolina.