Overview
- LA Times beat writer Ryan Kartje said the claim was false and reported Baker-Mazara was practicing at USC.
- College basketball reporter Jeff Goodman identified the source account as fake.
- The suspension post spread widely, drawing more than 500,000 views within about two hours, according to The Sporting News.
- USC and Baker-Mazara had not issued official statements at the time of the reports, though outlets treated the rumor as debunked.
- Baker-Mazara transferred from Auburn after compensation disputes and has started strong at USC, averaging 19.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.