Frayer was 23. He was 23. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. After the game, Frayer tweeted, I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! He, his older sister Andrea Moore and a friend died in the accident near Lodi, Calif. Frayer appears at the 1:36 mark in the video. Follow him on Twitter @azc_obert. tournament, Oscar Frayer was killed in a highway crash. Frayer was a defensive star for Grand Canyon, which won the WAC and gave No. His school said in a statement: "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. Loved ones said he had finally found his footing in life. Frayer is a native of Oakland, California, and was in his final year with Grand Canyon. 2 Iowa a test in the first round of the NCAA tournament before losing 86-74. The two officers were transported to a hospital with serious injuries. GCU will hold a memorial of life to honor Frayer and other members of the GCU community who have lost their life during the last academic year on Tuesday. You were always going to get an emotion out of him, and he was going to get emotion out of you, Bryce Drew, the Grand Canyon mens basketball coach, said of Frayer. Jerry Colangelo, the former owner of the Phoenix Suns and U.S.A. Basketball chairman, helped the college navigate its transition to Division I of the N.C.A.A. The CHP vehicle was assisting a big rig that had stalled, according to the state patrol. It is every basketball players dream to play in March Madness, said Lawrence, who went to the tournament with St. Johns. coaches helped steer Frayer, and in 2012, he joined Knights team at Moreau Catholic. 15 seed in the tournament and faced the heavily favored Iowa Hawkeyes, who were seeded second. 4 Gone.". Fly high, High Flyer. Just days after playing in the NCAA tournament, Oscar Frayer, a forward on the men's basketball team at Grand Canyon University, died Tuesday in a vehicle accident near Lodi, California, the . Grand Canyon men's basketball guard/forward Oscar Frayer died at the age of 23 following a car crash near Lodi , . tournament appearance, in March. Enrollment has increased from nearly 1,000 students in 2008 to an anticipated 25,000 this fall. The former All-WAC Defensive Team honoree holds the Lopes' Division I-era record for career-blocked shots with 93. You believed in me in a way that I never believed in myself. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. But when Knight received a call from another person with the same inquiry, his anxiety ramped up. The car then became engulfed in flames, killing all three present in the vehicle. Friends remember him for his energy, smile and generosity, like the time he ran into a mother and son at a grocery store. Watch more of the latest sports videos on the 12 News YouTube channel. . You were always going to get an emotion out of him, and he was going to get emotion out of you, said Bryce Drew, the Grand Canyon mens basketball coach. CBS lingered an extra few seconds in this year's "One Shining Moment" video to pay tribute to Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer. Both officers were rushed to hospital with "major injuries" after the crash, according to the CHP, yet the pair are expected to survive. Tributes poured in across social media from Frayers teammates and coaches, including first-year coach Bryce Drew. The third person was not identified yet by the San Joaquin County Coroners Office, according to the athletics department. Frayers sister, Andrea Moore, 28, and an unnamed third victim also died. 4 Gone, Oscar Proud #4 (@Oscar_Frayer) March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast). Grand Canyon basketball standout Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in Northern California early Tuesday morning, according to a release from the school. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Frayer had roomed with Sean Miller-Moore this past season. It means everything to me, Frayer told the schools website. The 23-year-old was traveling with his sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, and one other passenger on I-5 SB south of Walnut Grove Road when their Subaru collided with the rear of a California Highway Patrol car on the side of the road assisting a disabled tractor-trailer around 2:30 a.m. "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.". He Was Our Dreams: A College Basketball Stars Wrenching Death, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/sports/ncaabasketball/oscar-frayer-grand-canyon-car-crash.html. In Oscar Frayer's final game against Iowa, he gained eight points, three blocks, and a steal Credit: Reuters. Wilson was an assistant coach for the Lopes during the 2018-19 season. or redistributed. All rights reserved. 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. I dont even know where to start, or how to even form this message. 0:04. ", The university added, "As the GCU family grieves the loss of one of our students, we ask that you keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and know that God is always there for us. The crazy thing is, exactly what he did for Moreau, he did the exact thing at G.C.U., Knight said. "We love O," Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew said in a statement. Coaches took to calling him The Graduate. Majerle and Frayer developed a strong rapport, and Frayer felt at home on the Phoenix campus. Oscar Frayer and his sister, Andrea Moore, were close, friends say. A woman wrote that Frayer had spent half an hour with her child, who looked up to him. You looked over me when i was the new kid on the block in high school and in college. "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. The way Frayer bounced back, Wilson said, should be an example for others about how to get back up when youve fallen down. Former Moreau Catholic basketball player Oscar Frayer died in a car crash this week in San Joaquin County, just days after playing for Grand Canyon University in the men's NCAA Tournament . She is Frayer's sister. What we were trying to do was: Oscar, if you can survive Catholic school, if you can survive this academic rigor and figure out how to navigate here, you will be able to navigate anywhere, Knight said. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. #RestInPeaceDad. His Twitter bio reads: " Rest In Peace Dad.". U was rockin with me right or wrong no matter the situation. 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 23-year-old from Hayward, California scored eight points in his final game against Iowa in an NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana, just three days before his death. 3:45. Much like he did at Moreau, Frayer made an impact on people from the moment he arrived at GCUs campus. Oscar Frayer (Photo courtesy of Twitter/@GCU_MBB) Less than 72 hours after playing 25 minutes in Grand Canyon's NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa, forward Oscar Frayer tragically lost his life in a car crash near Lodi, California, at the age of 23. I can say, from us going to Moreau, at the end of our senior year, there was an increase not only in the amount of people going to school, but also students who were of color, said Lawrence, who was one of Frayers fellow freshman starters. Grand Canyon University hoops star Oscar Frayer -- who scored 8 points in his team's NCAA Tournament game Saturday -- died in a car crash Tuesday . It ended as a special moment for a young boy. In Indianapolis, Frayer did a video chat with T.J. Benson, who had been on Grand Canyons staff but was now in his first season with Gonzaga. He also averaged 6.6 points per game while starting all 24 of Grand Canyon's contests. Ive never seen him happier than he was those last three weeks when he had met all the graduation requirements and he knew he was going to graduate, said Brian Mueller, Grand Canyons president. He had made an impact at two schools and in two communities because of basketball, and had made the most of a second opportunity after, for a time, losing his way. Frayer scored eight points in his final game. Oscar Frayer was a senior basketball player at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona Credit: Reuters 8 The 23-year-old was described as the 'heartbeat of the team' by head coach Bryce Drew . The elder Oscar Frayer died in a car accident when young Oscar was 7, according to a story on the athletics department website. Benson kidded him about his expensive taste. Frayer had been traveling with his older sister, Andrea Moore, and another person who is yet to be identified. Hes the OG of Grand Canyon mens basketball, Wilson said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He started calling hospitals before a friend phoned, saying there had been no survivors. He could have done it online and took the two classes and they could have sent the degree to him, Knight said. In high school, the emotion he evoked was excitement. Senior forward Oscar Frayer, who had 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists in the game against Iowa, has passed away due to injuries sustained in a car crash. The team had been inseparable the previous two weeks. 4 Gone.". David Kadlubowski/Grand Canyon University. Major had helped Frayer cope with the loss of his father, Oscar Frayer III, who died in a car accident in 2015. I am so thankful I was able to coach you and spend this year with you., CoachBryceDrew (@BryceDrewCoach) March 26, 2021. Even though I wasnt as close to him as some of his friends, knowing someone and seeing how fragile life is, it affects everyone., Oscar, he was like a promise, Knight said, adding: The village really surrounded this young man to make sure that his full potential could be realized. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about forward Oscar Frayer on ESPN. Sports fans everywhere were fortunate to watch him play the game he loved during the mens tournament this year. One of Drews first acts as coach was reaching out to Frayer to see if he wanted to return to the team. I am blessed to be your sidekick for so many years and hope one day we will meet again, so you can brag to me how you made the tournament before me. The promising high-school star averaged 6.6 points per game this last season, and . It happened three days after he scored eight points, five assists and blocked three shots in GCU's NCAA Tournament first-round loss to Iowa in Indianapolis. Frayer started for three seasons until he was ruled academically ineligible for the 2019-20 season. Thank you Lope Nation for the last 5 years..it's been nothing less than amazing. A.A.U. Once he decided he was coming, at least seven other kids decided to come, too, Knight said. Love you! Legal Statement. Every time you saw him, he showed all of his teeth. Frayer holds Grand Canyons Division I-era record for career blocks with 93 and is fourth in points with 970. All three people inside the Subaru werepronounced dead at the scene, the statement said. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality, Drew said in a university release. You felt his presence. The total had doubled within a day. Grand Canyon University senior basketball player Oscar Frayer was killed in a car accident in northern California on Tuesday, the San Joaquin Medical Examiner's . Many of Frayer's teammatesspoke on Twitter and Instagram following the news of his death, with some remembrances below. Nelson, who has seven years of photography experience, is working for Cronkite Sports this spring. I know your pops is proud! "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drewsaid. On Thursday night, Coach Bryce Drew tweeted a tribute to Frayer, saying, "The last 3 weeks was the happiest I had ever seen you. "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. PHOENIX Watch the GCU memorial service below: A member of the Grand Canyon University mens basketball team has died after being involved in a car crash in California on Tuesday. View our online Press Pack. With no football team at the school, basketball is its big-ticket sport, and a rowdy student section named the Havocs reflects the programs popularity on campus. And give them a chance and dont let them fail. A California Highway Patrol vehicle on Interstate 5 near Lodi, that was assisting a stranded vehicle, was struck from behind by the car Frayer was in. Current and former teammates including DeWayne Russell, Gerard Martin, Alessandro Lever, Casey Benson and Gabe McGlothan each posted tribute posts to Frayer on social media. The promising high-school star averaged 6.6 points per game this last season, and eight points per game during his collegiate career. The Subaru ran into a tree and burst into flames. "We always dreamed about making the tournament and you made that into reality. 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. Our thoughts are with his family, teammates and friends during this difficult time. He finished his final class at Grand Canyon, principles of public relations, in February and earned an A. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Frayer worked Knights summer basketball camps throughout high school, and even after he graduated wanted to continue coming back. We've received your submission. Frayer, who is from Oakland and graduated from Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California,was 23. Frayer was 23. I am blessed to be your sidekick for so many years and hope that one day we can meet again, so that you can brag to me how you made the tournament before me. The team returned home Sunday from Indianapolis. Two other passengers were killed in the tragic car crash on Tuesday, March 24. He sensed Frayers hesitancy, but over several calls Frayer opened up about wanting to finish school for his mother, who was a junior college counseling assistant. He played 121 games in his GCU career, averaging eight points and 4.3 rebounds. mens basketball tournament. A guardian angel made out of disposable masks is taped to a pillar outside of Grand Canyon University Arena in memory of GCU basketball player Oscar Frayer. It has raised over $72,000 as of early Friday afternoon. The officers were transported to a local hospital with 'major injuries,' according to the California Highway Patrol, but both are expected to survive.". Legal Statement. Once you understand him, he worked better with you, Pryor said. Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in northern California at around 2.30am on Tuesday morning. And that is what you get, this kid right here, Oscar Frayer. While still a young man, he had already accomplished so much and was a light to many. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Heartbroken Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew said: "We love 'O.' 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.". ", Former GCU point guard Damari Milstead, who was a high school teammate of Frayer's, wrote on his Instagram page with a picture of Frayer, "Life is so precious and I took you for granted.". Frayers decision to play for Grand Canyon University lured other players to the team. It was a classy move by CBS to include Frayer in its video, beloved as it is among hardcore and casual basketball fans alike. For college, Frayer originally committed to California but later reopened his options. Frayer, a senior forward known as High Flyer, posted eight points, five assists, and three blocks in the Antelopes season-ending 86-74 loss to Iowa in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Frayer had completed his academic requirements to graduate in April and was a starter on the mens basketball team for four years. Days after leading his college team to its first mens N.C.A.A. Grand Canyon University senior basketball player Oscar Frayer was killed in a car accident in northern California on Tuesday, the San Joaquin (Calif.) Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Thursday late afternoon. He was 23 years old. She had told her mother that she was fine and with her brother. Players told stories of how Frayer had helped them through injuries, boosted their confidence or provided a steady hand. It depicted a live story, reflecting that Frayer had recently been active on the site. The 6ft 6inch senior forward is believed to have been raised by his mother after his father's untimely death. This was Grand Canyons first mens NCAA tournament appearance. Grand Canyon went 17-6 to earn a No. Knight was told that Sparrow couldnt talk. He was occasionally sidetracked on this journey, friends and coaches said, but he righted himself through a network of mentors and coaches and the devotion of his mother, Bionca Sparrow. And that even though he had to sit that year out, he found a way not only to become eligible to play basketball, but to fulfill his destiny academically and get his degree. 2023 Cronkite News. Grand Canyon University always will remember Oscar Frayer, the man with the electric smile, the big hops and the vibrant spirit, a basketball player who was more about helping others . The light he shined, you could tell it wasnt really beaming like it was, McGlothan said. He was our dreams.. UConn is No. Oscar Frayer was a senior basketball player at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona Credit: Reuters. CBS lingered an extra few seconds in this year's "One Shining Moment" video to pay tribute to Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer. A California Highway Patrol vehicle on Interstate 5 near Lodi, that was assisting a stranded vehicle, was struck from behind by the car Frayer was in. Frayer averaged 6.6 points per game this season and 8 points per game in his collegiate career. ", GCU coach Bryce Drew said Frayer "had an unbelievable ability to light up a while gym with [his] smile.". Two CHP officers had stopped to assist a disabled tractor trailer in the southbound lanes when a 2021 Subaru SUV veered from the the road and rear-ended the stopped CHP patrol vehicle, the statement said. Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and a senior communications major at the college. The 2021 Subaru SUV careered off the road and hit the rear of the two officers vehicle, before colliding with a tree. The school had had just one winning season in its previous eight. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Grand Canyon Antelopes senior and men's basketball standout Oscar Frayer died Tuesday in a car accident, the university confirmed Thursday. Frayer's sister . Wilson, Knight and others also remember his down-to-earth personality, calling his coaches OG.. 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. 4 Gone. The third name has not yet been released. Heartbroken Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew said: "We love 'O.' A second victim, 28-year-old Andrea Moore from Stockton,also died. The redshirt senior was second on the team with 20 blocks and tied for second with 14 steals. Frayer helped Grand Canyon make its first tournament appearance ever. 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 . We love O. A California Highway Patrol vehicle on Interstate 5 near Lodi, that was assisting a stranded vehicle, was struck from behind by the car Frayer was in. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. Watch it below: RELATED: Sharp-shooting Iowa gets 24 from Garza to beat Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon University senior basketball player Oscar Frayer was killed in a car accident in northern California on Tuesday, the San Joaquin (Calif.) Medical Examiner's Office confirmed . Oscar Proud #4 (@Oscar_Frayer) March 21, 2021 Tributes are coming in from all over the college basketball world. Grand Canyon senior forward Oscar Frayer was among three killed in a car accident on Tuesday morning, the school announced Thursday. His school said in a statement: "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 third person was not identified. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. All rights reserved. We love O. They were pronounced dead at the scene. RELATED: Two officers injured in deadly I-5 crash near Lodi are expected to survive, CHP says, I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital. Discovery Company. With Sparrows blessing, Knight established a GoFundMe page for the family two days after the accident. By this spring, most of the friends Frayer had grown up with had already played in the N.C.A.A. Frayer mentioned that he had a delivery from Ruths Chris Steak House on the way. Breaking News. He was to walk at commencement next month. Frayer was instrumental in the Antelopes capturing their first Western Athletic Conference Tournament championship with his 3-point shooting and defense. I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Finally it caught up to him.. A lot of people, kids younger than him and also his peers, looked up to him and liked seeing that it was possible to achieve all these goals on the basketball court, said Brandon Lawrence, who started playing with Frayer in the fourth grade. (Photo courtesy Frank Knight) Right: A makeshift memorial is set up in front of the arena at the university. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } After his teams debut at the NCAA tournament, he tweeted: "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Oscar Proud #4 (@Oscar_Frayer) March 21, 2021 Frayer had completed his academic requirements to graduate in April and was a starter on the men's basketball team for four years. 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