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. "I am so thankful I was able to coach you and spend this year with you. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. After the game, Frayer tweeted, I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Fly high O, your name will not be forgotten https://t.co/JRLxwp61p7, Life is so precious one of my all time favourite teammates. 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. pic.twitter.com/rNd47znpsS, GCU Men's Basketball (@GCU_MBB) March 26, 2021, "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. A member of the Grand Canyon University men's basketball team has died after being involved in a car crash in California on Tuesday. GCU head coach Bryce Drew released a statement after Frayer's passing. 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. Some suffered from the heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is more common in African Americans. 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.'. When he was just 7 years old, Frayer lost his father in a car accident, according to a story on the athletics department website. An Oakland native, Frayer earned a communications degree from Grand Canyon and was due to walk in this spring's commencement ceremony. 4 Gone. The GCU. The impact sent the patrol vehicle into a dirt embankment, leaving the officers with serious injuries. The 23-year-old Frayer was a four-year starter on the men's basketball team and one of the most accomplished players in 'Lopes history. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The third person was not identified. Published CHP says all three people, including Frayer and Moore, died. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 20: Joe Wieskamp #10 of the Iowa Hawkeyes drives to the basket as Oscar Frayer #4 of the Grand Canyon Antelopes defends during the second half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 20, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. ", Frayer was raised by his mother after his father died in a car accident when Frayer was 7 years old. Grand Canyon men's basketball guard/forward Oscar Frayer died at the age of 23 following a car crash near . According to the statement, Frayer, his sister, Andrea Moore and their friend were killed in the car accident on Tuesday. Grand Canyon University is mourning the loss of basketball player Oscar Frayer. 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. After the game, Frayer tweeted, "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 10 News app. 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. GCU announced his. Jan. 16, 2023 3:48 AM PT. He was 23 years old. According to a statement, 23-year-old Oscar Frayer was one of three people who died in a car crash in Lodi, a town about 26 miles south of Sacramento. Police said the woman killed Thursday afternoon on the city's east side was 55-year-old Candace Hathaway. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer, who appeared in the team's NCAA Tournament game last week, died Tuesday in . Frayer's teammates reacted to the news of his death on social media. He was 23 years old. 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. 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. Oscar Frayer, a player on Grand Canyon University's men's basketball team, has reportedly passed away following a tragic car accident, according to WAC Hoops Digest. Reuters 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. Fly high, High Flyer. Grand Canyon Antelopes senior and men's basketball standout Oscar Frayer died Tuesday in a car accident, the university confirmed Thursday. This was Grand Canyon's first men's NCAA tournament appearance. Frayer and his sister, 28-year-old . "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. The SUV continued into a tree and caught fire. According to California Highway Patrol, Frayer's vehicle veered off the highway and struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle. Miss you, O. Oscar Frayer (Photo Courtesy: Grand Canyon University). 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. 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. 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. Our prayers are with Bianca and the entire Frayer family.". The elder Oscar Frayer died in a car accident when young Oscar was 7, according to a story on the athletics department website. 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. %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.. 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. 15:41 GMT 26 Mar 2021. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. A college basketball star from Oakland died in a car crash early Tuesday morning on I-5 near Lodi, according to multiple media reports. 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University officials said a celebration of life was held on March 30 to honor Frayer, in addition to all other GCU students, faculty and staff members who died during the school year. Love you, O. Oscar Frayer #4 of the Grand Canyon Lopes brings the ball up court as Joe Wieskamp #10 of the Iowa Hawkeyes defends in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament held at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 20, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Oscar Frayer, 23, his older. '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. 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. Frayer and the Antelopes had just faced off against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA Tournament last weekend. An offensive lineman for the University of Georgia and a football staff member died in a car crash Sunday morning. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. He was 23 years old. Oscar Frayer, a player on Grand Canyon Universitys mens basketball team, has reportedly passed away following a tragic car accident, according to WAC Hoops Digest. 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. 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 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. He should have been preparing for many more years of great basketball and a life full of happiness. Legal Statement. He was 23. 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. Police say thecar ultimately collided with a tree and became engulfed in flames, killing Frayer, 23, his sister Andrea Moore, 28, and their friend, who has not been identified publicly. According to the school, the 23-year-old athlete died in a car crash in California on March 23. Grand Canyon, seeded 15th in the NCAA tournament, lost to No. PHOENIX (AP) 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. Trevor Brown Jr/NCAA Photos via Getty Images, 13-year-old girl leads Nebraska troopers on 100-mph chase. He was 19 years old. 'We love O,' Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew said in a statement released by the university. The vehicle with Frayer in it rear-ended the patrol vehicle, hit a tree and then burst into flames, according to The Sacramento Bee. GCU's Oscar Frayer Dies In Car Crash 3 Days After Playing In NCAA Tournament Gisele Bndchen Sees Spiritual Healer After Leaving Tom Brady Child Tackled By Security After Running On Field. Love you, O. Reuters 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. 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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 . The crash happened just three days after the 'Lopes played in their first NCAA Tournament game, losing to Iowa 86-74. "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.". Legal Statement. When he was just 7 years old, Frayer lost his father in a car accident, according to a story on the athletics departmentwebsite. Frayer had already graduated and received his degree in communications. Frayer reportedly died from injuries sustained in the accident on Tuesday. 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Frayer, a senior, was a four-year starter at Grand Canyon and completed his academic requirements to graduate in April. The impact sent the patrol vehicle into a dirt embankment, leaving the officers with serious injuries. 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.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. GCU won 65 percent of its games with Frayer on the roster, going 81-44 in his four seasons. Market data provided by Factset. The former All-WAC Defensive Team honoree holds the Lopes' Division I-era record for career-blocked shots with 93. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Grand Canyon basketball standout Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in Northern California early Tuesday morning, according to a release from the school. Did you encounter any technical issues? His death comes just days after the team played in the NCAA Tournament. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - WKYT has confirmed former UK men's basketball player Terrence Clarke has died in a car crash in Los Angeles Thursday. Frayertweeted after the game, "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! THANK YOU LOPE NATION for the last 5 years..its been nothing less than amazing..from President Mueller, to our coaching staff, to my brothers who I compete with everyday..its love FOREVER. Frayer had nine points and two assists in that game. Oscar Frayer, Grand Canyon Basketball Player, Dies in Car Crash The devastating accident took place around 2:30 a.m in Lodi, California. As a freshman, the 6-foot-6 swingman posted 19 points and six rebounds when the Lopes upset San Diego State. The latest Arizona headlines, national news events of the day + sports and weather updates. "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.". 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. 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). 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. '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. Officials said the SUV Frayer was in veered off the road, plowed into two California Highway Patrol vehicles, then burst into flames. He was 23. The school will hold a "celebration of life" service at GCU Arena on Tuesday to honor Frayer and those in the GCU community who have died during the academic year. It was Grand Canyon's first NCAA Tournament appearance. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Grand Canyon played Iowa in the first round matchup of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. "We all just took on different roles. '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.'. 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 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. or redistributed. 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo courtesy of Frank Knight) Right: A makeshift memorial is set up in front of the arena at the university. Man, Im at a loss for words and just in shock. Oscar Frayer got his start at Moreau Catholic High. Just watched you play a couple days ago and now youre gone. He was just 23 years old. Frayer tweeted after the game, "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Officials say Frayer, a starter player on the university's men's basketball team for four years, was set to graduate in April. Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). Frayer graduated from Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer, his older sister and a friend died early on Tuesday in a car accident near Lodi, California just days after the senior forward played in an NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa. Loved. Someone who is truly one of my brothers and someone I consider family. Sources tell us the. He was 19 years old. University of Georgia football player Devin Willock and staff member Chandler LeCroy were killed in a single car crash early Sunday just hours after their team celebrated its national championship . Grand Canyon forward Oscar Frayer died in a car accident Tuesday, three days after the first and last NCAA tournament game of his five-year college basketball career. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. He was able to accomplish both of those things, and thats what makes this so tragic. 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. They're coming off a 61-52 win at UT-Rio Grande Valley led by the 12 points and 10 rebounds of Evan Zars. Grand Canyon forward Oscar Frayer scored 8 points in his final game, which came against Iowa in the NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday. Liam Lloyd, one of Frayer's teammates at GCU, said the senior was his "big brother. The SUV continued into a tree and caught fire. Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and senior. Frayer holds Grand Canyons Division I-era record for career blocks with 93 and is fourth in points with 970. He was set to participate in the school's commencement ceremony next month. Grand Canyon's men's basketball team fell into a 15-point hole in the first two minutes of the second half Saturday night and wasn't able to overcome California Baptist in a 79-74 Western Athletic . By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. He was to walk at commencement next month. On Thursday, Grand Canyon University confirmed the death of men's basketball player Oscar Frayer who passed away in a car crash Tuesday.. He was 23 years old. His Twitter bio says, "Rest In Peace Dad.". ", 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. King World Productions Inc. 2022 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. With three double-double performances as a Lope, Frayer delivered some of his best efforts in GCU's biggest games. 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.". "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.". "We love O," Drewsaid. GCU Men's Basketball (@GCU_MBB) March 26, 2021 "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. The officers were seriously injured, but are expected to survive. Grand Canyon basketball star Oscar Frayer was one of three people killed in a car accident earlier this week, the school confirmed in a statement. car ultimately collided with a tree and became engulfed in flames, killing Frayer, 23, his sister Andrea Moore, 28, and their friend, who has not been identified publicly. 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. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Gambling Problem? He was 23. . Frayer also ranksfourth for career points (970) and 3-pointers made (144) while coming within one swipe of the career-steals record. Also in the vehicle was Oscar's 28-year-old sister, Andrea Moore, and an unidentified third person. 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. He was 23. Instead, he's died before even reaching his prime. Ohio residents: 21+ and present in OH. With his degree from This is a list of notable basketball players who died while still on a team roster or as a free agent. Some suffered sudden cardiac death, which has a higher incidence in basketball among young athletes. He was 23. Hathaway was a passenger in a car that collided with a sport utility vehicle at Debarr Road and Edward Street. Frayer's teammates reacted to the news of his death on social media. He was 23. Frayer's older sister. "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 ranks fourth in scoring (970 points) and made three-pointers (144), and made the WAC All-Defense team . Fly high O, your name will not be forgotten https://t.co/JRLxwp61p7, Life is so precious one of my all time favourite teammates. Frayer scored eight points in his final game. The star swingman made a few incredible plays, including a highlight block against Hawkeyes star Connor McCaffrey. / CBS News. The California Highway Patrol said a patrol vehicle had been pulled over to help a semi-truck driver that had broken down on the side of the road early Thursday. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. Frayer, a senior, played all four of his collegiate seasons with Grand Canyon. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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.