Overview

• Chad Baker-Mazara, Auburn's second-leading scorer and key contributor to their Final Four appearance, announced his entry into the NCAA transfer portal on April 17, 2025.
• Baker-Mazara has one year of eligibility remaining, granted by an NCAA waiver for athletes with non-NCAA competition experience.
• In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 12.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, while shooting 38.1% from three-point range.
• His decision marks the departure of Auburn's last remaining starter, following the loss of Johni Broome, Denver Jones, Dylan Cardwell, and Miles Kelly to expired eligibility.
• Coach Bruce Pearl now faces a complete roster overhaul, with Auburn having already secured transfer commitments from UCF's Keyshawn Hall and Mississippi State's KeShawn Murphy.