. He also averaged 6.6 points per game while starting all 24 of Grand Canyon's contests. Heartbroken Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew said: "We love 'O.' Coaches took to calling him The Graduate. 4 Gone. The crash occurred about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, on Interstate 5 just south of Walnut Grove, California, according to a statement issued by the California Highway Patrol. UConn is No. The "High Flyer" tragically died on March 23, 2021. A Warner Bros. 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. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality, GCU coach Bryce Drew says. All rights reserved. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and a senior communications major at the college. Mann you just graduated and your a champion. Market data provided by Factset. Oscar, time in and time out, accomplished goals that not everyone was doing. While still a young man, he had already accomplished so much and was a light to many. Frayer developed a plan of weekly check-ins with Sean Pryor, the basketball teams director of student-athlete development. 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 said Thursday. 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. What Ill always remember is that he persisted, Wilson said. He could have done it online and took the two classes and they could have sent the degree to him, Knight said. David Kadlubowski/Grand Canyon University. 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. Frayer, a 6-foot-6 senior guard/forward, started in Grand Canyon's 86-74 loss to Iowa in the first round of the NCAA tournament last week. "You believed in me in a way that i never believed in myself," sophomore guard Damari Milstead said on, Redshirt senior guard Mikey Dixon added on. I cried, said Chriss, who donated on the day he was traded from Golden State to San Antonio. Grand Canyon certainly appreciated the gesture, as well: O got his One Shining Moment. They discussed Iowa, which Gonzaga had beaten earlier in the season. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. He was a rock star at the camp, it was crazy. Two patrol officers received "major" injuries but were expected to survive. The NCAA said in a statement that it joins the Grand Canyon University community in mourning the tragic loss of Oscar Frayer. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The two officers that were in the CHP vehicle are expected to survive, ABC 10 in Sacramento reported. Frayer, who received his degree in communications, sent this tweet after the culmination of GCU's season: I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! 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 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. By Jonathan Abrams. 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. He finished his final class at Grand Canyon, principles of public relations, in February and earned an A. Frayers decision to play for Grand Canyon University lured other players to the team. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } Frayer, Moore-Frayer and Bringmann were killed. 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. The S.U.V. We've received your submission. 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. mens basketball tournament. Frank Knight spotted the crowd around the tall, skinny boy with the big head before he noticed Oscar Frayer himself. 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. Published In high school, the emotion he evoked was excitement. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Three days after Grand Canyon lost in the first round of the N.C.A.A. Fly high brother Love you RIP OF4.". It was another tragedy to strike the family. The 6ft 6inch senior forward is believed to have been raised by his mother after his father's untimely death. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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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. After logging a career-high 30 starts as a junior, Frayer was academically ineligible in the 2019-2020 season. IMAGN. tournament appearance, in March. Nick Selbe. Thank you Lope Nation for the last 5 years..it's been nothing less than amazing. Both officers were rushed to hospital with "major injuries" after the crash, according to the CHP, yet the pair are expected to survive. Get that degree.. Frayer graduated from Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California. Cronkite News, the news division of Arizona PBS, is produced by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. 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. Frayer and the three other freshmen who started on varsity hoped to build a new legacy. 2 Iowa. The 2021 Subaru SUV careered off the road and hit the rear of the two officers vehicle, before . I will literally never forget his smile., Always remember that signature smile. Scored in double figures for the first time in his second career game with 13 points and seven rebounds against Penn State on Nov. 15, 2016. Oscar Frayers mother, Bionca Sparrow, accepting her sons diploma on his behalf. Tributes poured in across social media from Frayers teammates and coaches, including first-year coach Bryce Drew. Oscar Frayer, 23, died in the crash near Lodi on Tuesday alongside his older sister, Andrea Moore, and a friend, the university said in a statement. Frayer's vehicle hit a tree and became engulfed in flames. Grand Canyon University mens basketball player Oscar Frayer was killed in a car crash Tuesday in California just days after appearing in the mens basketball tournament, the school said Thursday. After his teams debut at the NCAA tournament, he tweeted: "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Frayer started for three seasons until he was ruled academically ineligible for the 2019-20 season. Did you encounter any technical issues? You could tell something was hindering him almost., Frayer told those close to him that he had started spending time with the wrong people and had lost focus on school, said Chris Major, a former St. Marys College baseball player who began coaching Frayer in fourth grade and remained a mentor. 2. A second victim, 28-year-old Andrea Moore from Stockton,also died. 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. 4 Gone.". Frayer was a sixth grader attending Knights basketball camp, but even at that young age, he radiated magnetism. The "High Flyer" tragically died on March 23, 2021. He is shown blocking Iowa's Connor McCaffery, following him backing up in transition: This year's full One Shining Moment pic.twitter.com/2PKvN5NZdj, MORE MARCH MADNESS: Live scores | Updated bracket | TV schedule. Tallied eight points, five rebounds and two blocks in his GCU debut at Duke on Nov. 12, 2016. All rights reserved. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality, Drew said in a university release. Frayer had 8 points and 5 assists against Iowa during the N.C.A.A. Follow him on Twitter @azc_obert. The 2021 Subaru SUV careered off the road and hit the rear of the two officers vehicle, before colliding with a tree. On Tuesday morning, his life was cut short in a car crash that also killed two other people, the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner's office confirmed Thursday. He was to walk at commencement next month. Your loyalty is unmatched and will never be replicated. The 23-year-old was described as the 'heartbeat of the team' by head coach Bryce Drew . Moreau competed for championships each of Frayers four years and transformed into one of Northern Californias best high school teams. /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. 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 wanted to finish his two remaining classes online and play professionally overseas. on the interstate with his sister, Andrea Moore-Frayer, 28, and Caley Bringmann, 21. Anyone can read what you share. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. It has raised over $72,000 as of early Friday afternoon. Per Medcalf, GCU will have a"celebration of life" service at GCU Arena on Tuesday to honor Frayer and others in the school community who have died during the 2020-21 academic year. Sparrow had spoken to Moore-Frayer at around midnight. 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. (Photo courtesy Frank Knight) Right: A makeshift memorial is set up in front of the arena at the university. Grand Canyon is a close-knit Christian university. U was rockin with me right or wrong no matter the situation. A.A.U. He played every position, showcasing his athleticism and defense. Friends remember him for his energy, smile and generosity, like the time he ran into a mother and son at a grocery store. She wanted to let me know that Oscar did that and it really stood out to her, that he made her son feel special in the middle of Safeway one day. Talk to anyone about Frayer, and the first thing they mention is his smile. Grand Canyon University basketball standout and graduate Oscar Frayer, his older sister Andrea Moore and a friend died early Tuesday in a vehicle crash near Lodi, California. 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 . 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. "I took all of our good times for granted," Milstead added. Fox News Flash top headlines for March 25. Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital. We wrapped our arms around him and made him part of our family, and put him around a whole bunch of Black men who were successful, so he could see it. You had an unbelievable ability to light up a whole gym with your smile. Frayer was 23. Frayer helped Grand Canyon make its first tournament appearance ever. ", 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.". "Also in the vehicle was Oscars sister, Andrea Moore, 28, from Stockton, California. appreciated. coaches helped steer Frayer, and in 2012, he joined Knights team at Moreau Catholic. Oscar Frayer was a senior basketball player at Grand Canyon University in Pheonix, Arizona. The woman recently shared the story with Frank Knight, Frayers coach at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California. We love O, Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew said in a release. Logged 24.6 minutes per game and averaged 7.9 points and 4.5 rebounds. Also in the vehicle was Oscars sister, Andrea Moore, 28, from Stockton, California.". Its Covid. The promising high-school star averaged 6.6 points per game this last season, and eight points per game during his collegiate career. He showed us what humility and patience and dignity truly are, Major said. The mom said Oscar stopped everything he was doing and spent like 20 minutes with this kid in the store, Knight said. Grand Canyon men's basketball guard/forward Oscar Frayer died at the age of 23 following a car crash near Lodi , . (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images). Love you! On the court, Frayer was known as the High Flyer and will be remembered for his soaring dunks, tenacious defense and game-changing blocked shots. 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. Frayer played 25 minutes in the loss to the Hawkeyes, scoring eight points and tallying three rebounds, five assists, one steal and three blocks. 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 . Knight was told that Sparrow couldnt talk. "celebration of life" service at GCU Arena on Tuesday to honor Frayer and others in the school community who have died during the 2020-21 academic year. 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. He finished the game with eight points, five assists . He made three 3-pointers in a WAC semifinal win over Seattle. Many of Frayer's teammatesspoke on Twitter and Instagram following the news of his death, with some remembrances below. At first, Miller-Moore wasnt sure about sharing space with someone who had left school prematurely. Once he decided he was coming, at least seven other kids decided to come, too, Knight said. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Not even enough characters to explain our relationship. #Legacy #BigO pic.twitter.com/SBiw7Kmhj9. Instead, Knight said, Frayers mother will accept his degree on his behalf. 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. Frayer, 23, his older sister Andrea Moore, and a friend died in the crash, the Antelopes athletics department said. 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'. ", "We love O," Drew told the school's athletic site. 4.8K. Get his butt back to school. Accidents that take promising young lives are all too common. Replying to @Oscar_Frayer It was an honor and a privilege to witness your flights with the basketball and your countless blocks and ducks. ESPN's Myron Medcalf provided details of the crash via local authorities: "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. I took all of our good times for granted. The authorities have not disclosed the cause of the crash or the name of the S.U.V.s driver. You believed in me in a way that I never believed in myself. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. She is Frayer's sister. But for Frayers family and friends, his death hit particularly hard because he had just begun finding his way in life, as a basketball player and a young adult. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. His sister, Andrea Moore-Frayer, was also killed in the crash last week, as was a third victim . We thought we were leading him. 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. Sparrow, Frayers mother, told Major that her son was weighing his options. A redshirt senior from Oakland, California, Frayer was the son of Oscar Frayer and Bionca Sparrow. Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in northern California at around 2.30am on Tuesday morning. 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 . Frank Knight spotted the crowd around the tall, skinny boy with the big head before he noticed Oscar Frayer himself. He was 23 years old. 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. He does leave a legacy of love. Frayer, 23, was among the most accomplished players in Lopes basketball history and one of the most well-liked students on the GCU campus. With Sparrows blessing, Knight established a GoFundMe page for the family two days after the accident. Life is something that is so precious and i took you for granted. Frayer, 23, died in a March 23 car accident just three days following the . 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. Frayer was from Oakland, California, and attended Moreau Catholic High School before committing to GCU in 2016. Focused on a million cash, thats the vision! Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Richard Obert, Arizona Republic. His Moreau Catholic High School coach, Frank Knight, tweeted about how proud he was of Frayer for staying at GCU after he lost eligibility his junior season to complete his degree. In the end, he accomplished his goal of showing them the way. The vehicle with Frayer in it rear-ended the patrol vehicle, hit a tree and then burst into flames, according to The Sacramento Bee. Much like he did at Moreau, Frayer made an impact on people from the moment he arrived at GCUs campus. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Grand Canyon forward Oscar Frayer has died from injuries caused by a car crash, three days after his team played in the 2021 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Just three days after playing in his first NCAA Tournament, Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer died Tuesday morning in a car accident. Hes the OG of Grand Canyon mens basketball, Wilson said. Frayer graduated from Moreau Catholic High School before gaining a degree in communications. 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. You looked over me when i was the new kid on the block in high school and in college. The promising high-school star averaged 6.6 points per game this last season, and eight points per game during his collegiate career. 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!!! You looked over me when I was the new kid on the block in high school and college. Frayer was a sixth . Just in case, Knight checked Frayers Instagram. When he woke up the next morning, $50,000 and many notes had already poured in. UP-AND-COMING basketball star Oscar Frayer passed away in a devastating crash at the age of just 23. No one could ever fill your sneakers but hopefully some will follow your footsteps. His older sister . It was his 107th start third-most in the Antelopes' Division I era. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. (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. RELATED: Two officers injured in deadly I-5 crash near Lodi are expected to survive, CHP says, I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Once you understand him, he worked better with you, Pryor said. Listed at 6-feet, 6-inches and 190 pounds, Frayer served as a starter during the Antelopes' first NCAA Tournament appearance on Saturday. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about forward Oscar Frayer on ESPN. After his teams debut at the NCAA tournament, he tweeted: "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! A GoFundMe account has been set up in their names. His Twitter bio reads: " Rest In Peace Dad.". The team had been inseparable the previous two weeks. Discovery Company. The school had had just one winning season in its previous eight. The car then became engulfed in flames, killing all three present in the vehicle. The third person was not identified. Frayer had completed his academic requirements to graduate in April and was a starter on the mens basketball team for four years. Thats just the kind of guy he was.. 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. "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.". Friends remember him for his energy, smile and generosity, like the time he ran into a mother and son at a grocery store. The light he shined, you could tell it wasnt really beaming like it was, McGlothan said. Dylan Wilhelm expects to graduate in May 2022 with a bachelors degree in sports journalism. Just before the game, Lawrence messaged Frayer that he was proud of him and loved him. 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. Frayer was 7 at the time. Market data provided by Factset. It was his 107th start for the Antelopes, seeing him finish the game with eight points, three blocks, and a steal. 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. 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 . Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Frayer working out before the 2020-21 season. The promising high-school star averaged 6.6 points per game this last season, and . A Phoenix man was killed in self defense, but his family believes that's not the case, Flagstaff woman scammed into buying car with $7,000 lien finally made whole, Arizona empieza la semana calurosa, pero se pondr poco ms fresco pronto, Two officers injured in deadly I-5 crash near Lodi are expected to survive, CHP says, Sharp-shooting Iowa gets 24 from Garza to beat Grand Canyon. https://t.co/rNd47znpsS. Frayer averaged 6.6 points per game this season and 8 points per game in his collegiate career. Appeared in 31 games, including 25 starts. Frayer had been traveling with his older sister, Andrea Moore, and another person who is yet to be identified. All three passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, according to a statement from CHP. What stood out to Knight from a young age was Frayers presence, which always gave off a positive energy. Paulina Porizkova Is A Toned Aries Queen In This Nude Birthday IG Snap. After that season, Frayer ran into some academic issues, making him ineligible for the 2019-20 season. 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. GCU also released a tribute video in memory of the smiling and energetic Frayer, with one shot showing him cutting down the nets following his team's WAC title win this year: Miss you, O. Oscar Frayer and his sister, Andrea Moore, were close, friends say. She had told her mother that she was fine and with her brother. He had spoken to Frayer the night before, and he figured nothing could have happened to him in the short time since. By this spring, most of the friends Frayer had grown up with had already played in the N.C.A.A. 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. Major said he left youth coaching shortly after meeting Frayer to devote himself to mentorship. Electric. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM. 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.. Friends remember him for his energy, smile and generosity, like the time he ran into a mother and son at a grocery store. Its a blessing to even be here.. 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. He started calling hospitals before a friend phoned, saying there had been no survivors. 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