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The Subaru then collided with a tree and became fully engulfed in flames, CHP said. Frayer working out before the 2020-21 season. "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's sister . He started 24 games this season for the Antelopes, helping them reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. Both officers were rushed to hospital with "major injuries" after the crash, according to the CHP, yet the pair are expected to survive. "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drewsaid. Grand Canyon, seeded 15th in the NCAA tournament, lost to No. Major said he left youth coaching shortly after meeting Frayer to devote himself to mentorship. Players told stories of how Frayer had helped them through injuries, boosted their confidence or provided a steady hand. 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. Those who knew Oscar Frayer, the Grand Canyon men's basketball player who died in a car crash Tuesday morning, aren't surprised. 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. "Also in the vehicle was Oscars sister, Andrea Moore, 28, from Stockton, California. ", 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. 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 . Frayer had been traveling with his older sister, Andrea Moore, and another person who is yet to be identified. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday night. Days after leading his college team to its first mens N.C.A.A. 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. She handed the phone to a friend who was consoling her. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Every time you saw him, he showed all of his teeth. Many of Frayer's teammatesspoke on Twitter and Instagram following the news of his death, with some remembrances below. The 2021 Subaru SUV careered off the road and hit the rear of the two officers vehicle, before colliding with a tree. OSCAR FRAYER PHOTOS. They were trying to figure things out. Frayer and the three other freshmen who started on varsity hoped to build a new legacy. 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. She is Frayer's sister. Oscar Frayer and his sister, Andrea Moore, were close, friends say. 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. 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. My brother I will always keep your name alive and always represent. Authorities did not release any details beyond that. After logging a career-high 30 starts as a junior, Frayer was academically ineligible in the 2019-2020 season. After his teams debut at the NCAA tournament, he tweeted: "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. 4 Gone.". As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Nelson, who has seven years of photography experience, is working for Cronkite Sports this spring. Frayer, who received his degree in communications, sent this tweet after the culmination of GCU's season: I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! The third person was not identified. 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. Coaches took to calling him The Graduate. North Oakland, California Your loyalty is unmatched and will never be replicated. Those who knew Oscar Frayer, the Grand Canyon men's basketball player who died in a car crash Tuesday morning, aren't surprised. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. I will literally never forget his smile., Always remember that signature smile. Players from the Bay Area who had played with Frayer, and been coached by Knight, began populating Grand Canyons roster. The 23-year-old was described as the 'heartbeat of the team' by head coach Bryce Drew . Grand Canyon men's basketball guard/forward Oscar Frayer died at the age of 23 following a car crash near Lodi , . He was 23 years old. You believed in me in a way that i never believed in myself. ", I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! He was a rock star at the camp, it was crazy. Frayer's older sister, Andrea . You believed in me in a way that I never believed in myself. I love you too, brother, Frayer wrote back. 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. On Thursday night, Knight set up a GoFundMe account for the Frayer family. We love O, Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew said in a release. Also please keep the families and friends of Andrea Moore in your hearts and pray for the two California Highway Patrol officers who were injured in the accident.". 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. Sparrow, who politely declined an interview request through an email, attended with one of Frayers nephews, EJ Harris, to accept the diploma that Frayer had earned. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. After his teams debut at the NCAA tournament, he tweeted: "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! ", GCU coach Bryce Drew said Frayer "had an unbelievable ability to light up a while gym with [his] smile.". 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. ", 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.". Frayer was 23. Benson kidded him about his expensive taste. IMAGN. 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.. or redistributed. Once he decided he was coming, at least seven other kids decided to come, too, Knight said. Loved ones said he had finally found his footing in life. veered off the highway, slammed into the back of the patrol car, struck a tree and erupted in flames. By this spring, most of the friends Frayer had grown up with had already played in the N.C.A.A. The "High Flyer" tragically died on March 23, 2021. (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. Grand Canyon hoops' Frayer dies in car accident. "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. GCU head coach Bryce Drew provided remarks on Frayer. And give them a chance and dont let them fail. pic.twitter.com/CVY7FSfFK9, Grand Canyon Mens Basketball (@GCU_MBB) March 26, 2021. coaches helped steer Frayer, and in 2012, he joined Knights team at Moreau Catholic. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality, GCU coach Bryce Drew says. In life, you dont get too many second chances, especially when it comes to a great place with great people. "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. All rights reserved. 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, 23, was among the most accomplished players in Lopes basketball history and one of the most well-liked students on the GCU campus. CBS lingered an extra few seconds in this year's "One Shining Moment" video to pay tribute to Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer. 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. After that season, Frayer ran into some academic issues, making him ineligible for the 2019-20 season. 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. He was 23 years old . A week later, the G.C.U. In Oscar Frayer's final game against Iowa, he gained eight points, three blocks, and a steal Credit: Reuters. He wanted to finish his two remaining classes online and play professionally overseas. Thats just the kind of guy he was.. on the interstate with his sister, Andrea Moore-Frayer, 28, and Caley Bringmann, 21. By Jonathan Abrams. The 23-year-old was . He also came back to gain his degree last spring. 4 Gone.". "I cannot put into words the hurt and sadness we all feel, but we know he is in heaven and that gives us great joy to know we will be together again.". Grand Canyon has pledged to offer full scholarships to Frayers nieces and nephews, including EJ. Market data provided by Factset. UP-AND-COMING basketball star Oscar Frayer passed away in a devastating crash at the age of just 23. 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. GCUs spring commencement ceremonies are set to take place on April 19 and 20, and Frayer was set to walk and accept his degree. Frayer holds Grand Canyons Division I-era record for career blocks with 93 and is fourth in points with 970. We thought we were leading him. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Follow him on Twitter @azc_obert. The redshirt senior was second on the team with 20 blocks and tied for second with 14 steals. The car then became engulfed in flames, killing all three present in the vehicle. PHOENIX It started out as a chance encounter. 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. Love you 4.". 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 got a call through to Sparrow. Oscar Frayer was a senior basketball player at Grand Canyon University in Pheonix, Arizona. Armed man arrested at Publix in Atlanta, Minnesota theater cancels production of Cinderella because the cast is 'too white'. 4 Gone, Oscar Proud #4 (@Oscar_Frayer) March 21, 2021. He was leading us and leading that school.. Its Covid. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. Frayer, 23, died in a March 23 car accident just three days following the Antelopes' first-round loss to Iowa in the NCAA Tournament. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much 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. Just before the game, Lawrence messaged Frayer that he was proud of him and loved him. And they were all really, really good.. But when Knight received a call from another person with the same inquiry, his anxiety ramped up. All rights reserved. He made three 3-pointers in a WAC semifinal win over Seattle. The two officers were taken to a hospital with ''major injuries,'' CHP said. "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. He could have done it online and took the two classes and they could have sent the degree to him, Knight said. Mann you just graduated and your a champion. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM. The two officers that were in the CHP vehicle are expected to survive, ABC 10 in Sacramento reported. in 2017. 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. It is not open for the media, but will be livestreamed on YouTube. 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. Other schools had more acclaim and churned out more college-ready players. The promising high-school star averaged 6.6 points per game this last season, and eight points per game during his collegiate career. In a WAC semifinal win over Seattle second chances, especially when it comes to a great with... 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