All three people inside the Subaru werepronounced dead at the scene, the statement said. Friends remember him for his energy, smile and generosity, like the time he ran into a mother and son at a grocery store. They were pronounced dead at the scene. ", "We love O," Drew told the school's athletic site. 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.". He made three 3-pointers in a WAC semifinal win over Seattle. A young lady who went to school with him at Moreau gave $10 and just said, Every time I saw Oscar in the hall, I wasnt friends with him, but every time I saw him in the hallway he smiled at me and said hey, Knight said. Everybody wanted to be with him on his team or a part of whatever he was doing, said Knight, the boys basketball coach at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, Calif., about 20 miles southeast of Oakland. He tweeted on Saturday, following Grand Canyon's 86-74 loss to Iowa in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, "I bleed purple FOREVER!!! He set the schools Division I record (since 2013) with 93 blocks and finished second in program history in steals. We love O, Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew said. Focused on a million cash, thats the vision! The S.U.V. They were trying to figure things out. Will never forget the talk we had on the plane back to AZ the most real talk weve ever had never thought you would go so soon .I will never forget how far youve come as a person and to help your brothers with anything and be the big brother that we all needed, forever in our hearts. 3/26/2021 6:15 AM PT. 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 . He earned 8 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists during the squads 86-74 loss to No. Glad you went back and got that degree, glad you got to the Big Dance, glad I got to help & watch you become a great young man. 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. Tallied eight points, five rebounds and two blocks in his GCU debut at Duke on Nov. 12, 2016. 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. On Thursday night, Coach Bryce Drew tweeted a tribute to Frayer, saying, "The last 3 weeks was the happiest I had ever seen you. Frayer had been traveling with his older sister, Andrea Moore, and another person who is yet to be identified. The 23-year-old was . 2 Iowa. helped the college navigate its transition. Oscar Frayer was a senior basketball player at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona Credit: Reuters. Frayers sister, Andrea Moore, 28, and an unnamed third victim also died. 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 . Frayer averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and two assists his senior season. 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. His Twitter bio reads: " Rest In Peace Dad.". Frayer was 7 at the time. Frayer was a defensive star for Grand Canyon, which won the WAC and gave No. Jesy Nelson breaks silence on Little Mix feud and says 'we haven't spoken', Towie star 'heartbroken' after doorman killed at his Costa del Sol restaurant, Play STOPPED at World Snooker Championships as idiot covers table in powder, Big Brother presenters revealed as Strictly legend and Channel 4 star, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The school had had just one winning season in its previous eight. 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. 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. When Knight spoke to Frayer about his academic ineligibility, Frayer was adamant about not returning to school. In the end, he accomplished his goal of showing them the way. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. The team returned home Sunday from Indianapolis. 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. In life, you dont get too many second chances, especially when it comes to a great place with great people. I cried, said Chriss, who donated on the day he was traded from Golden State to San Antonio. Electric. "You were a hometown hero, defeating the odds and making a name for yourself. He was our dreams.. In a cruel twist of fate, it has emerged that Oscar's father, also named Oscar, died in a car accident when his son was just seven years old. Fly high brother Love you RIP OF4.". Just days after playing in the NCAA Tournament for Grand Canyon University, Oakland native Oscar Frayer died along with two others in a horrific crash on Int. Frayers decision to play for Grand Canyon University lured other players to the team. By Jonathan Abrams. Friends remember him for his energy, smile and generosity, like the time he ran into a mother and son at a grocery store. Market data provided by Factset. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News), A guardian angel made out of disposable masks is taped to a pillar outside of Grand Canyon University Arena in memory of Oscar Frayer. We always dreamed about making the tournament and you made that into a reality. Your loyalty was unmatched and never will be replicated. To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.comor 602-316-8827. 11:25 PM EDT, Thu March 25, 2021. Replying to @Oscar_Frayer It was an honor and a privilege to witness your flights with the basketball and your countless blocks and ducks. OSCAR FRAYER PHOTOS. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. */. All rights reserved. Grand Canyon Antelopes senior and men's basketball standout Oscar Frayer died Tuesday in a car accident, the university confirmed Thursday. Frayer was 23. 2. McGlothan said he was comforted by knowing that Frayer had recently volunteered to lead the team in the Lords Prayer and had dedicated his life to Christ at one of the teams final chapels. Thank you Lope Nation for the last 5 years..it's been nothing less than amazing. One of Drews first acts as coach was reaching out to Frayer to see if he wanted to return to the team. While still a young man, he had already accomplished so much and was a light to many. He got a call through to Sparrow. By this spring, most of the friends Frayer had grown up with had already played in the N.C.A.A. Legal Statement. on the interstate with his sister, Andrea Moore-Frayer, 28, and Caley Bringmann, 21. It was another tragedy to strike the family. Watch more of the latest sports videos on the 12 News YouTube channel. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. People wanted to be around and they wanted to watch his journey, they wanted to be a part of it.. Legal Statement. The total had doubled within a day. CBS lingered an extra few seconds in this year's "One Shining Moment" video to pay tribute to Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer. Those who knew Oscar Frayer, the Grand Canyon men's basketball player who died in a car crash Tuesday morning, aren't surprised. He had spoken to Frayer the night before, and he figured nothing could have happened to him in the short time since. 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. He was 23 years old. Frayer had been traveling with his older sister, Andrea Moore, and another person who is yet to be identified. Watch it below: RELATED: Sharp-shooting Iowa gets 24 from Garza to beat Grand Canyon. After the game, Frayer tweeted, I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! We thought we were leading him. Why Sister Jean thinks bracketologists got it all wrong wi Cam Johnson's poster dunk epitomizes Nets' playoff lesson, The Stanley Cup clock is ticking on these Rangers, Yankees fans should save their Aaron Hicks boos, The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Viewers pan Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos' 'brutal' first 'Live' show together, Haribo fans shocked to learn green gummy bear flavor: 'Calling the police'. Much like he did at Moreau, Frayer made an impact on people from the moment he arrived at GCUs campus. 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. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News) GCU's spring commencement ceremonies are set to take place on April 19 and 20, and Frayer was set to walk and accept his degree. The third name has not yet been released. After high school, Frayer went on to become one of the most accomplished players in GCU history, appearing in 121 games over four seasons with the Lopes, scoring 970 points. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. "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 the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. He showed us what humility and patience and dignity truly are, Major said. Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today. Oscar Frayer cutting down the net after Grand Canyon University won its conference championship in March. Paulina Porizkova Is A Toned Aries Queen In This Nude Birthday IG Snap. The 23-year-old was described as the 'heartbeat of the team' by head coach Bryce Drew . 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. 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.. He finished his NCAA career with the school record for blocked shots (93), while ranking fourth all-time in points (970) and three-points (144). CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drewsaid. All rights reserved. Instead, Knight said, Frayers mother will accept his degree on his behalf. ADVERTISEMENT. Frayer worked Knights summer basketball camps throughout high school, and even after he graduated wanted to continue coming back. 4 Gone. ", 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. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Friends remember him for his energy, smile and generosity, like the time he ran into a mother and son at a grocery store. tournament, with graduation ceremonies a few weeks away, Frayer, 23, returned home to Northern California to visit his family and friends. Talk to anyone about Frayer, and the first thing they mention is his smile. Finally it caught up to him.. Frayers charisma held its power through middle school and high school, all the way to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, where he quickly became a star player and led the mens basketball team to its first N.C.A.A. Both officers were rushed to hospital with "major injuries" after the crash, according to the CHP, yet the pair are expected to survive. I will literally never forget his smile., Always remember that signature smile. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. "It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that we share the news that Grand Canyon University student and basketball player Oscar Frayer was one of three individuals who died in an auto accident in Lodi, California, on Tuesday," the statement said. Frayer holds Grand Canyons Division I-era record for career blocks with 93 and is fourth in points with 970. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM. At first, Miller-Moore wasnt sure about sharing space with someone who had left school prematurely. Grand Canyon, seeded 15th in the NCAA tournament, lost to No. "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.". Nelson, who has seven years of photography experience, is working for Cronkite Sports this spring. Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and senior communication major at GCU. The university confirmed Frayer's death on Thursday in a statement that read in part: "It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that we share the news that Grand Canyon University student and basketball player Oscar Frayer was one of three individuals who died in an auto accident in Lodi, California, on Tuesday. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Promising athlete Oscar Frayer, 23, tragically died after a devastating car crash on March 23, In Oscar Frayer's final game against Iowa, he gained eight points, three blocks, and a steal, The two officers involved in the crash were taken to hospital suffering major injuries, Frayer's father tragically also lost his life in a car accident, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Loved ones said he had finally found his footing in life. Did you encounter any technical issues? He played 121 games in his GCU career, averaging eight points and 4.3 rebounds. The two officers were transported to a hospital with serious injuries. 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. "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.". Grand Canyon has pledged to offer full scholarships to Frayers nieces and nephews, including EJ. tournament appearance, in March. Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Grand Canyon certainly appreciated the gesture, as well: O got his One Shining Moment. After that season, Frayer ran into some academic issues, making him ineligible for the 2019-20 season. Theres a whole bunch of Oscars out there that just really need some people to give them an opportunity and be surrounded by great people, said Frank Knight, Frayers high school basketball coach. He also averaged 6.6 points per game while starting all 24 of Grand Canyon's contests. Listed at 6-feet, 6-inches and 190 pounds, Frayer served as a starter during the Antelopes' first NCAA Tournament appearance on Saturday. tournament, Oscar Frayer was killed in a highway crash. 3:45. Find out how your news organization can use Cronkite News content. The woman recently shared the story with Frank Knight, Frayer's coach at Moreau Catholic . We love O. UP-AND-COMING basketball star Oscar Frayer passed away in a devastating crash at the age of just 23. in 2017. In the Bay Area alone, basketball culture out here is very big, and it creates communities and connects people out here. Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer, killed in car accident, included in 'One Shining Moment' video. 4.8K. Frayer was a sixth . GCU released a statement (h/t Richard Obert of the Arizona Republic) confirming the crash, which also took the lives of Frayer's older sister, Andrea Moore, and a third individual who has not been identified by the San Joaquin Medical Examiners Office. Grand Canyon hired Drew to replace Majerle in March 2020. The promising high-school star averaged 6.6 points per game this last season, and eight points per game during his collegiate career. Both officers were rushed to hospital with "major injuries" after the crash, according to the CHP, yet the pair are expected to survive. 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. appreciated. Frayer, 23, his older sister Andrea Moore, and a friend died in the crash, the Antelopes athletics department said. It was his 107th start for the Antelopes, seeing him finish the game with eight points, three blocks, and a steal. I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! The Subaru ran into a tree and burst into flames. 2023 Cronkite News. "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. Frayer, 23, was among the most accomplished players in Lopes basketball history and one of the most well-liked students on the GCU campus. View our online Press Pack. 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. Frayer had 8 points and 5 assists against Iowa during the N.C.A.A. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. This news will be devastating to the fanbase as many . Frayer, who is from Oakland and graduated from Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California,was 23. Frayer was a sixth grader attending Knights basketball camp, but even at that young age, he radiated magnetism. Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in northern California at around 2.30am on Tuesday morning. IMAGN. Get that degree.. Mar 25, 2021. Many of Frayer's teammatesspoke on Twitter and Instagram following the news of his death, with some remembrances below. Days after leading his college team to its first mens N.C.A.A. 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. I just wish u would pick up the phone gang.". Majerle and Frayer developed a strong rapport, and Frayer felt at home on the Phoenix campus. 2y Myron Medcalf. We poured into him, so he could go out there and do it and then he could pour it into somebody else., Knight continued: Theres a whole bunch of Oscars out there that just really need some people to give them an opportunity and be surrounded by great people. But when Knight received a call from another person with the same inquiry, his anxiety ramped up. . 4 Gone. We love O, Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew said in a release. A third, unidentified person also died in the car crash in Lodi, California, on Tuesday. All rights reserved. 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. They were pronounced dead at the scene. "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. UP-AND-COMING basketball star Oscar Frayer passed away in a devastating crash at the age of just 23. I dont even know where to start, or how to even form this message. Published Oscar Frayers mother, Bionca Sparrow, accepting her sons diploma on his behalf. Frayer graduated from Moreau Catholic High School before gaining a degree in communications. mens basketball team held a celebration of life for Frayer in the practice gym. And they were all really, really good.. It means everything to me, Frayer told the schools website. 2023 Cable News Network. 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. With Sparrows blessing, Knight established a GoFundMe page for the family two days after the accident. Grand Canyon basketball standout Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in Northern California early Tuesday morning, according to a release from the school. She is Frayer's sister. He was 23 years old . #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } The identity of the third individual has not yet been released by the San Joaquin Medical Examiners office. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. (Photo courtesy Frank Knight) Right: A makeshift memorial is set up in front of the arena at the university. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. The latest Tweets from Oscar Proud #4 (@Oscar_Frayer). After his teams debut at the NCAA tournament, he tweeted: "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Life is something that is so precious and i took you for granted. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality, GCU coach Bryce Drew says. He could have done it online and took the two classes and they could have sent the degree to him, Knight said. Katie Stratman/USA Today Sports, via Reuters. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. It is not open for the media, but will be livestreamed on YouTube. "You believed in me in a way that i never believed in myself," sophomore guard Damari Milstead said onInstagram: "This is extremely tough to write. You believed in me in a way that i never believed in myself. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The 6ft 6inch senior forward is believed to have been raised by his mother after his father's untimely death. Oscar Frayer of the Grand Canyon Lopes reaches for a rebound in the second half of the game against the Utah Utes during the Wooden Legacy Tournament. GCU had heard of the accident in Lodi, Calif., but was not able to confirm Frayer's death until Thursday evening. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. GCU said that before the WAC Tournament in Las Vegas, assistant coach Ed Schilling, leading chapel service with the basketball players, asked if anyone in the room was ready to give their life to Jesus Christ, and Fayer raised his hand. The Northern California community, its devastated. He played every position, showcasing his athleticism and defense. "I took all of our good times for granted," Milstead added. Baylor Bears. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Shaq implies Jill Bidens Iowa White House invite was about race, Angel Reeses victory tour includes dancing with NBA star, LSU star brings infamous You cant see me gesture to championship parade, Cavinder twins brush past March Madness ouster with bikini dance video. Just three days before the accident, Frayer started his 107th game for the Lopes, playing 25 minutes in GCUs NCAA Tournament debut. Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital. I took all of our late night drives and convos for granted. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about forward Oscar Frayer on ESPN. 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. Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and a senior communications major at the college. My brother i will keep your name alive and always represent. Left: Oscar Frayer, shown at his high school graduation, was preparing to graduate in April from Grand Canyon University before a car accident took the popular basketball players life. "Also in the vehicle was Oscars sister, Andrea Moore, 28, from Stockton, California. 4 Gone.". Frayer averaged 6.6 points per game this season and 8 points per game in his collegiate career. On Monday, Grand Canyon held its commencement ceremony. I took all of our good times for granted. All three passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, according to a statement from CHP. Breaking News. 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.". Frayer was killed along with his sister Andrea Moore and a friend in Lodi, the school said. You looked over me when i was the new kid on the block in high school and in college. Major said he left youth coaching shortly after meeting Frayer to devote himself to mentorship. Grand Canyon men's basketball guard/forward Oscar Frayer died at the age of 23 following a car crash near Lodi, California, early Tuesday morning. The two officers that were in the CHP vehicle are expected to survive, ABC 10 in Sacramento reported. We've received your submission. UConn is No. They discussed Iowa, which Gonzaga had beaten earlier in the season. Contributors included N.B.A. A.A.U. All Rights Reserved. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. Players told stories of how Frayer had helped them through injuries, boosted their confidence or provided a steady hand. 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. 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. Another said Frayer had helped her register for classes. (Photo courtesy Frank Knight), 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. The promising high-school star averaged 6.6 points per game this last season, and . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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