Currently, more than 36,000 Latino student-athletes currently play in any of the three divisions of the NCAA. One of them is Chad Baker-Mazara who moved from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to the U.S. in 2017. At the time, he was 17 years old and making his dream come true as he traveled with his grandfather. Representing the community is what the Auburn star has always been proud of.
“I take a lot of pride on that. I have played against, as well as trained with, a lot Latinos that are currently playing in college basketball. Seeing a brother or a friend put in the same effort, sometimes even more, just to make it here and fulfill a dream…it means the world,” The 6 foot 7 forward told The Latin Times back earlier this year. With a bright future ahead, here are details about his net worth, the NIL deals, and top high school plays.
What are Chad Baker-Mazara’s NIL deals as of 2025?
As for his NIL deals, verified details are not available. However, it has been reported that he has engaged in sponsorships likely with local businesses. Some sources on Facebook suggest that one notable partnership is with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he has been rebranded as “The Auburn Assassin.” Yet, there has been no confirmation as of March 19, 2025.
Additionally, Baker-Mazara has collaborated with On To Victory, an organization dedicated to supporting Auburn athletes in maximizing their NIL opportunities.
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However, in an interview with The Latin Times, he talked about the benefits of NIL, saying, “I have been able to help my mother, my father, my little sisters. It has its pros and cons because it makes college sports more like a business instead of just getting a scholarship. But on the bright side it has helped change lots of lives, including mine and my family’s,”
Which high school did Chad Baker-Mazara attend?
Growing up in the capital of the Dominican Republic, it was a popular place where people played basketball. He became inclined to hooping and started playing in local courts and the basketball community around him. His father played college basketball at South Carolina State in 1984–85 before playing and coaching overseas. So, for Chad Baker-Mazara basketball was in his blood.
Baker-Mazara played two seasons of high school basketball at Colonia High School. His stats and accomplishments in his senior year earned him the Home News Tribune Player of the Year. As a senior, he contributed on both ends, averaging 18.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game.
NCAA, College League, USA Basketball: Auburn at Kentucky Mar 1, 2025 Lexington, Kentucky, USA Auburn Tigers guard Chad Baker-Mazara 10 smiles from the floor after drawing a foul during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Lexington Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center Kentucky USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJordanxPratherx 20250301_cec_li0_269
Later, he played a postgraduate year at SPIRE Academy, located in Geneva, Ohio. The team had a 23–4 record, and Baker-Mazara averaged 15.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game in his senior season.
What is Chad Baker-Mazara’s net worth and salary?
He doesn’t have a salary, as the NCAA still forbids schools from paying their athletes. Chad Baker-Mazara’s net worth has not been disclosed publicly, as is the case with most college athletes. However, as per multiple reports, the 25-year-olds net worth could range from $1 million to $3 million. The Tigers’ forward continues to perform and if it is a sign of the things to come, his net worth is sure to rocket in the future.
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