Chad Baker-Mazara is a forward/guard for the Auburn Tigers and plays as a senior in the 2024-2025 season. Chad hails from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and attended Colonia High School in New Jersey. He had a notable 2023-2024 season, receiving a selection in the SEC All-Tournament Team. Chad appeared in 35 games and made nine starts. He averaged 10.0 points per game and finished third in scoring with 3.7 rebounds per game. Chad recorded double-digit form in 20 games, including his season-best of 25 points against Georgia on February 24, 2024. He was also impactful to the defense, notching his career-best of five steals against LSU on January 13, 2024. His remarkable season-best figure of nine rebounds against Ole Miss on February 3, 2024. Chad was ranked as the fourth player in the Tigers’ history with an 87.6% free throw percentage in a single season.
Chad Baker-Mazara began his prep career at Colonia High School in New Jersey. He took his team to two back-to-back final-four finishes in the Greater Middlesex Conference tournament. During his senior season, Chad averaged 18.9 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.1 steals. He won the Home News Tribune Boys Basketball Player of the Year award. Chad earned a spot in the New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association Senior Boys All-Star Game and also the Greater Middlesex Conference Basketball Coaches Association Senior All-Star Boys Game. Chad transferred to the SPIRE Academy in Ohio and led the team to a 23-4 record and a 20-game winning streak. He helped SPIRE finish as the No. 8 team in the nation and also qualified for the 2020 National Prep Championship.
Chad Baker-Mazara Parents
As per Chad’s official Auburn Tigers profile, Chad Baker-Mazara's parents are Carmen Mazara and Derrek Baker.
Who is the mother of Chad Baker-Mazara?
Carmen Mazara is Chad Baker-Mazara's mother.
Who is the father of Chad Baker-Mazara?
Derrek Baker is the father of Chad Baker-Mazara. Derrek played college basketball for the South Carolina State Bulldogs from 1984-1985. He played professional basketball overseas and took up coaching after retirement. Derrek is the Head Defensive Basketball Coach for the Dominican Republic Men's National Basketball Team, a position he has held for eight years, as of February 2025, as per his LinkedIn profile.
FAQs on Chad Baker-Mazara
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