“Just There to See Bronny (James)”: NCAA Community Erupts With Outrageous Claims as Chad Baker-Mazara Drops Transfer Portal Bombshell

Just weeks ago, Chad Baker-Mazara had Auburn fans holding their breath, tweeting, “2025/26 War Eagle?” with a sly eyes emoji. The 6’7″ guard’s hint at returning seemed to tie perfectly with the Tigers’ thrilling 2025 Final Four run. Even Bruce Pearl had confirmed in December that Baker-Mazara and Denver Jones were nearing their final seasons after JUCO stints. For Tiger Nation, it felt like Baker-Mazara had one more dance left on the Plains. But as it turned out, the crossover move was only a setup, and a bombshell was about to land.

Mazara first stunned the Tigers by entering the transfer portal a week ago, and now …

According to Field of 68, “BREAKING: Auburn transfer Chad Baker-Mazara has committed to USC, he told @TheFieldOf68.” The sudden decision came after Baker-Mazara was granted an extra year of eligibility, following the NCAA’s ruling favoring former JUCO players. Many believed he would stay loyal to Auburn after the ruling, but instead, he entered the portal alongside Jahki Howard and Addarin Scott. With Tahaad Pettiford still weighing his NBA Draft options, Auburn’s roster shuffle looked like a fast break gone wrong.

Baker-Mazara now becomes USC’s eighth addition from the portal, and according to 247Sports, he’s their highest-ranked prize. Yet as news broke, a different narrative took off. In the chaotic swirl of fan reactions, one comment stood out: “He’s just there to see Bronny.”

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