PHOENIX Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer died from a car accident, three days after the Antelopes played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time. He was set to participate in the school's commencement ceremony next month. He should have been preparing for many more years of great basketball and a life full of happiness. Frayer, 23, had just finished his senior season at GCU and was set to walk at commencement in April after graduating with a degree in communications. Grand Canyon forward Oscar Frayer (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri). A college basketball star from Oakland died in a car crash early Tuesday morning on I-5 near Lodi, according to multiple media reports. Just days after playing in the NCAA tournament, Oscar Frayer, a forward on the mens basketball team at Grand Canyon University, died Tuesday in a vehicle accident near Lodi, California, the schools athletics department said Thursday. ", Frayer was raised by his mother after his father died in a car accident when Frayer was 7 years old. In an 86-74 loss to Iowa on Saturday, the Antelopes forward had eight points, five assists and three blocks. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Someone who is truly one of my brothers and someone I consider family. Frayer scored eight points in his final game. Frayer, a senior, was a four-year starter at Grand Canyon and completed his . By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The school confirmed Frayer's death Thursday. He was just 23 years old. A standout forward on the men's basketball team at Grand Canyon University died in a car accident on Tuesday, just days after competing in the NCAA tournament. The crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, when the Subaru Frayer was in rear-ended a California Highway Patrol vehicle pulled off to the side of Interstate-5 South. In search of healing, Frayer's mother moved her son and his two older sisters from Oakland, California, to nearby Hayward, where basketball found Frayer. (Photo: Cronkite News) (Frank Knight and Cronkite News) 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer died in a car accident early Tuesday morning in California. 4 Gone.". After logging a career-high 30 starts as a junior, Frayer was academically ineligible in the 2019-2020 season. 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Emilio Kovacic (44) was a key player for Grand Canyon before suffering a season-ending foot injury with five games left in the regular season. Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer died from a car accident, three days after the Antelopes played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time. and Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer killed in car crash three days after playing in NCAA tournament March 26, 2021 / 6:28 AM / CBS News Grand Canyon University basketball player. Love you, O. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer died from a car accident, three days after the Antelopes played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time, the school announced Thursday. "O, you had an unbelievable ability to light up a whole gym with your smile," GCU head men's basketball coach Bryce Drew said in a tweet. He was 23. The Oakland, California, native had returned to Northern California after finishing with eight points, five assists and three blocked shots in GCU's loss to Iowa at the NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis. 4 Gone. appreciated. Reuters pic.twitter.com/rNd47znpsS, "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. Market data provided by Factset. pic.twitter.com/SkghZ0Xyyd, Dont even know what to say someone who has been a big brother to me for the whole past year. THANK YOU LOPE NATION for the last 5 years..it's been nothing less than amazing..from President Mueller, to our coaching staff, to my brothers who I compete with everyday..it's love FOREVER. , updated He scored a career-high 23 points and added 10 rebounds at New Mexico State as a sophomore, when he also grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds in a 2018 WAC Tournament game. Frayer was a defensive player and had started in his first three seasons in GCU . I cannot put into words the hurt and sadness we all feel, but we know he is in heaven and that gives us great joy to know we will be together again. Grand Canyon men's basketball guard/forward Oscar Frayer died at the age of 23 following a car crash near . Also in the vehicle was Oscar's 28-year-old sister, Andrea Moore, and an unidentified third person. 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. ANCHORAGE , Alaska (AP) Anchorage police have released the name of a woman killed last week in a traffic crash. Grand Canyon University men's basketball player Oscar Frayer was killed in a car crash Tuesday in California just days after appearing in the men's basketball tournament, the school. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. A majority died of accidents such as car or plane crashes. He was to walk at commencement next month. A Georgia football player and team staff member were killed in an early-morning car crash in Athens, Georgia on Sunday, Jan. 15.. Devin Willock, a 20-year-old offensive lineman, and Chandler LeCroy, a 24-year-old recruiting staffer and UGA graduate, died after the Ford Expedition LeCroy was driving crashed on Barnett Shoals Road.Athens-Clarke County police responded to the one-vehicle crash at . GCU head coach Bryce Drew released a statement after Frayer's passing. Just watched you play a couple days ago and now youre gone. "He was one of their first big recruits, and he wanted to be the first guy to lead them to an NCAA tournament and go to school and finish his degree. He averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over his career and made 35% of his 3-pointers over his last three seasons, according to the school's athletics department. Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 10 News app. The Oakland, California, native had returned to Northern California after finishing with eight points, five assists and three blocked shots in GCU's loss to Iowa at the NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis. I cannot put into words the hurt and sadness we all feel, but we know he is in heaven and that gives us great joy to know we will be together again.". The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists while helping the Lopes win the Western Conference Athletic Tournament for the first time. ". Oscar Frayer, Grand Canyon basketball player, dies in car accident days after playing in NCAA Tournament Matt Johnson Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Oscar. from behind by the car Frayer was in as two officers were assisting a stranded vehicle . / CBS News. Meanwhile the GCU women (13-4, 5-1) will host New Mexico State at 6 p.m. Thursday. 'He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Frayer averaged 6.6 points per game this season and 8 points per game in his collegiate career. It was his 107th start for Grand Canyon, a burgeoning program that he helped guide to its first NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament appearance this season. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer was one of three people killed in a car accident early Tuesday morning in Lodi, California, the San Joaquin Medical Examiner's Office . As a freshman, the 6-foot-6 swingman posted 19 points and six rebounds when the Lopes upset San Diego State. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All rights reserved. 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SACRAMENTO Calif. (KTXL) An Oakland native with a promising future in basketball died along with two others in a fatal car crash early this week in San Joaquin County. Man, Im at a loss for words and just in shock. It is not known why the Subaru SUV veered off the road, and police have not revealed who was driving at the time of the accident. "Off the court, he will be remembered for his infectious smile, energetic spirit and caring soul that made him one of the most well-liked students on campus.". Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for Fox News Digital. Grand Canyon, seeded 15th in the NCAA tournament, lost to No. "On the court, Oscar was known as the High Flyer and will be remembered for his soaring dunks, tenacious defense and game-changing blocked shots," the university said in a statement. WACHoopsDigest (@WACHoopsDigest) March 24, 2021. He was 23. The basketball player will be honored during the university's graduation ceremony, with Frayer's mother attending to accept the college diploma on her son's behalf. Uniondale High School basketball star Jo-Jo Wright, 15, killed in crash. He averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for the Antelopes, which finished the season 17-7. According to the. You completed your degree, won a championship, played in the NCAA Tournament and most importantly 11 days earlier raised your hand to rededicate your life to Christ. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. He was 23 years old. Oscar Frayer, a senior forward for the Grand Canyon University men's basketball team who played in last week's NCAA Tournament, was killed in a car accident in . He was 19 years old. A member of the Grand Canyon University men's basketball team has died after being involved in a car crash in California on Tuesday. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. He ranks fourth in scoring (970 points) and made three-pointers (144), and made the WAC All-Defense team . PHOENIX - Officials with Grand Canyon University confirmed on March 25 that one of their students and a member of the school's basketball team was killed in a crash in California on March. He was 23 years old. Market data provided by Factset. A statement on the CHP Facebook page says they are doing well and expected to recover. All Rights Reserved. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer passed away in a car accident near Lodi, Calif. early on Tuesday, the school announced Thursday evening. ", RUTGERS' GEO BAKER SAYS PLAYERS DISCUSSED PROTESTING NCAA TOURNAMENT AMID #NOTNCAAPROPERTY MOVEMENT, Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) guarded by Oscar Frayer in their tournament game Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis. GCU announced his. Ohio residents: 21+ and present in OH. 'He Was Our Dreams': A College Basketball Star's Wrenching Death Days after leading his college team to its first men's N.C.A.A. According to local authorities, a California Highway Patrol vehicle was struck from behind by the car Frayer was in as two officers were assisting a stranded vehicle on a highway near Lodi, California, around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Frayer's . Love you O pic.twitter.com/wPTer9vjeA, First published on March 26, 2021 / 6:28 AM. He was 23 years old. "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. The identity of the third individual was not released by the San Joaquin Medical Examiner's Office, as of March 25. Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer died from a car accident, three days after the Antelopes played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time. "Off the court, he will be remembered for his infectious smile, energetic spirit and caring soul that made him one of the most well-liked students on campus.". Frayer and his sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, were killed with an unidentified friend in a car crash in Lodi, California, on Tuesday, the university said. On Thursday night, Grand Canyon University confirmed what the basketball world feared. "On the court, Oscar was known as the 'High Flyer'and will be remembered for his soaring dunks, tenacious defense and game-changing blocked shots," a university statement read. The third person was not identified yet by the San Joaquin County Coroners Office, according to the athletics department. GCU won 65 percent of its games with Frayer on the roster, going 81-44 in his four seasons. I cannot put into words the hurt and sadness we all feel, but we know he is in heaven and that gives us great joy to know we will be together again.". We love O, Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew said. Frayer, a senior, was a four-year starter at Grand Canyon and completed his academic requirements to graduate in April. He was 23. Phoenix, Arizona-based Grand Canyon University has announced the passing of Oscar Frayer just days after he played for the Antelopes in the NCAA Tournament. Oscar Frayer, a senior forward for the Grand Canyon University men's basketball team who played in last week's NCAA Tournament, was killed in a car accident in northern California on Tuesday . Grand Canyon basketball standout Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in Northern California early Tuesday morning, according to a release from the school. March 26, 2021 at 6:02 pm CDT. Frayer and his sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, were killed, alongwithCaley Bringmann, 21, of Anchorage, Alaska, according to the San Joaquin County Medical Examiners Office. Police said the woman killed Thursday afternoon on the city's east side was 55-year-old Candace Hathaway. 'On the court, Oscar was known as the 'High Flyer' and will be remembered for his soaring dunks, tenacious defense and game-changing blocked shots,' the school said in its statement. He completed his academic requirements to graduate and was set to walk at GCU commencement next month. University officials say Frayer's sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, was also killed in the crash. Frayer averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and two assists his senior season, including eight points, five assists and three blocks against Iowa on Saturday in Indianapolis, the first NCAA Tournament game in school history. I cannot put into words the hurt and sadness we all feel, but we know he is in heaven and that gives us great joy to know we will be together again.'. Fly high O, your name will not be forgotten https://t.co/JRLxwp61p7, Life is so precious one of my all time favourite teammates. He was 23 years old. On Thursday, Grand Canyon University confirmed the death of men's basketball player Oscar Frayer who passed away in a car crash Tuesday.. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer died from a car accident, three days after the Antelopes played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time, the school announced Thursday. With three double-double performances as a Lope, Frayer delivered some of his best efforts in GCU's biggest games. Could put a smile on anyones face. Tributes are coming in from all over the college basketball world. 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The team secured an automatic bid with a Western Athletic Conference Tournament victory. People throughout the basketball community in Oakland, California, where Frayer was a high school star, have expressed their condolences. We support responsible gambling. 12/11/2020 8:00:00 AM By: Paul Coro Oscar Frayer still had lessons to learn, hugs to hold and memories to make with his father when he lost him to a fatal car accident at age 7. All Rights Reserved. He made 107 starts, which was third most for the Antelopes in their Division I era, which began in 2017. The crash took place shortly after 2 p.m. in the San Fernando Valley, when a vehicle traveling at a high speed on Winnetka Avenue ran a red light before colliding with a car turning. The last 3 weeks were happiest I had ever seen you. David Kadlubowski. or redistributed. Frayer reportedly died from injuries sustained in the accident on Tuesday. PHOENIX - Officials with Grand Canyon University confirmed on March 25 that one of their students and a member of the school's basketball team was killed in a crash in California on March 23. Jan. 16, 2023 3:48 AM PT. His death comes just days after the team played in the NCAA Tournament. But he had the opportunity to return for the Lopes to play one final season, starting 24 games, and graduating with a degree in communications. About Saturday Tradition | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. Sources tell us the. Grand Canyon, seeded 15th in the NCAA tournament, lost to No. %u2014 GCU Men's Basketball (@GCU_MBB) March 26, 2021 His dad died in a car accident A redshirt senior from Oakland, California, Frayer was the son of Oscar Frayer and Bionca Sparrow.. Frayer's teammates reacted to the news of his death on social media. Frayer and his sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, were killed with an unidentified person in a car crash in Lodi, California, on Tuesday, the school announced Thursday. The star swingman made a few incredible plays, including a highlight block against Hawkeyes star Connor McCaffrey. Frayer's teammates reacted to the news of his death on social media. He is the school's all-time leading shot-blocker with 93, and Frayer ranks first all-time in blocked shots (93), second in steals (118) and fourth in both points (970) and 3-pointers (144). Frayer was 23. Discovery Company. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his . Fly high, High Flyer. Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer died early Tuesday morning in a car accident just three days after appearing in his first career NCAA Tournament with the Antelopes. By ArLuther Lee, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was able to accomplish both of those things, and thats what makes this so tragic. When he was just 7 years old, Frayer lost his father in a car accident, according to a story on the athletics department website. We love you O and will see you again in heaven. Fly high, High Flyer. pic.twitter.com/SkghZ0Xyyd, Casey Benson (@CaseyBenson15) March 24, 2021, Dont even know what to say someone who has been a big brother to me for the whole past year. Gambling Problem? Frayer, a senior, played all four of his collegiate seasons with Grand Canyon. A Warner Bros. According to California Highway Patrol, Frayer's vehicle veered off the highway and struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Frayer was a redshirt senior forward for Grand Canyon this season and studied communications. Liam Lloyd, one of Frayer's teammates at GCU, said the senior was his "big brother. March 26, 2021, 6:55 AM PDT / Source: TODAY. The impact sent the patrol vehicle into a dirt embankment, leaving the officers with serious injuries. 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University of Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy, a staff member for the football team, were killed in a car crash moments after the team celebrated their national . 03:06 GMT 26 Mar 2021 A member of the Grand Canyon University men's basketball team has died after being involved in a car crash in California on Tuesday. The 21-year-old star is charged with fatally . 0:05. Frayer and his sister, 28-year-old . CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM. Grand Canyon University senior basketball player Oscar Frayer was killed in a car accident, along with his sister and one other victim, in northern California on Tuesday, the San. Frayer graduated from Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward,. 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