Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and senior communication major at GCU. Those who knew Oscar Frayer, the Grand Canyon men's basketball player who died in a car crash Tuesday morning, aren't surprised. 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. I will literally never forget his smile., Always remember that signature smile. One of Drews first acts as coach was reaching out to Frayer to see if he wanted to return to the team. The two officers were taken to a hospital with ''major injuries,'' CHP said. "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.". Dont forget to subscribe! 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 celebrating with his teammates on the sideline during a game in his last season at G.C.U. 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 . It ended as a special moment for a young boy. 7,514 Followers, 929 Following, 36 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Oscar Frayer (@oscarfrayer) 4.8K. "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drewsaid. 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. The team returned home Sunday from Indianapolis. A week later, the G.C.U. Breaking News. Frayer's vehicle hit a tree and became engulfed in flames. Just before the game, Lawrence messaged Frayer that he was proud of him and loved him. In Oscar Frayer's final game against Iowa, he gained eight points, three blocks, and a steal Credit: Reuters. 4 Gone. "We love O," GCU coach Bryce Drew said in the school's statement announcing his death. 2023 Cronkite News. Frayer mentioned that he had a delivery from Ruths Chris Steak House on the way. Contributors included N.B.A. Grand Canyon went 17-6 to earn a No. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. He aint got no options, Major said he told her. "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. Frayer, 23, died in a March 23 car accident just three days following the Antelopes' first-round loss to Iowa in the NCAA Tournament. What Ill always remember is that he persisted, Wilson said. Also in the vehicle was Oscars sister, Andrea Moore, 28, from Stockton, California.". 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. Grand Canyon University. Players from the Bay Area who had played with Frayer, and been coached by Knight, began populating Grand Canyons roster. The Oakland, Calif., native graduated with a degree in communications and was set to walk at GCU commencement in April. Once you understand him, he worked better with you, Pryor said. RELATED: Two officers injured in deadly I-5 crash near Lodi are expected to survive, CHP says, I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! He made three 3-pointers in a WAC semifinal win over Seattle. 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 doing it his way, Major said. 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. 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.". Other schools had more acclaim and churned out more college-ready players. After the game, Frayer tweeted, I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! In high school, the emotion he evoked was excitement. 2y Myron Medcalf. 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. tournament, Oscar Frayer was killed in a highway crash. March 25, 2021 11:15pm. You believed in me in a way that i never believed in myself. 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. Nick Selbe. It was his 107th start for the Antelopes, seeing him finish the game with eight points, three blocks, and a steal. Fly high, High Flyer. 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. The Subaru ran into a tree and burst into flames. You believed in me in a way that I never believed in myself. Focused on a million cash, thats the vision! Bishop Montgomery's Blake Miles tries to steal the ball from Moreau's Oscar Frayer at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, CA on Saturday, March 29,. 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., Drew also wrote a longer message on Twitter to Frayer that included, O. In the Bay Area alone, basketball culture out here is very big, and it creates communities and connects people out here. ", GCU coach Bryce Drew said Frayer "had an unbelievable ability to light up a while gym with [his] smile.". . 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. 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. 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. GCUs spring commencement ceremonies are set to take place on April 19 and 20, and Frayer was set to walk and accept his degree. Major had helped Frayer cope with the loss of his father, Oscar Frayer III, who died in a car accident in 2015. 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. Love you 4.". After his teams debut at the NCAA tournament, he tweeted: "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! #RestInPeaceDad. Your loyalty is unmatched and will never be replicated. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Frayer was a defensive star for Grand Canyon, which won the WAC and gave No. He also averaged 6.6 points per game while starting all 24 of Grand Canyon's contests. ADVERTISEMENT. 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. 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 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. ", 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.". For college, Frayer originally committed to California but later reopened his options. 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. After his teams debut at the NCAA tournament, he tweeted: "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Those who knew Oscar Frayer, the Grand Canyon men's basketball player who died in a car crash Tuesday morning, aren't surprised. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Frayer graduated from Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California. She handed the phone to a friend who was consoling her. You had an unbelievable ability to light up a whole gym with your smile. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. All rights reserved. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. OSCAR FRAYER PHOTOS. Frayer had been traveling with his older sister, Andrea Moore, and another person who is yet to be identified. or redistributed. He wanted to finish his two remaining classes online and play professionally overseas. Frayer working out before the 2020-21 season. "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 men's basketball guard/forward Oscar Frayer died at the age of 23 following a car crash near Lodi, California, early Tuesday morning. We always dreamed about making the tournament and you made that into a reality. Mann you just graduated and your a champion. IMAGN. Get that degree.. Michael Blinn. 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. 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, 23, his older sister Andrea Moore, and a friend died in the crash, the Antelopes athletics department said. 4 Gone. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Grand Canyon University senior basketball player Oscar Frayer was killed in a car accident in northern California on Tuesday. I love you too, brother, Frayer wrote back. Frayer is a native of Oakland, California, and was in his final year with Grand Canyon. 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 is not open for the media, but will be livestreamed on YouTube. I just wish u would pick up the phone gang.". (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast). The S.U.V. All rights reserved. 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. Paulina Porizkova Is A Toned Aries Queen In This Nude Birthday IG Snap. 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 . While still a young man, he had already accomplished so much and was a light to many. After that season, Frayer ran into some academic issues, making him ineligible for the 2019-20 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.. PHOENIX It started out as a chance encounter. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He played 121 games in his GCU career, averaging eight points and 4.3 rebounds. mens basketball team held a celebration of life for Frayer in the practice gym. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. 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. 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. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM. Creative Commons. coaches helped steer Frayer, and in 2012, he joined Knights team at Moreau Catholic. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about forward Oscar Frayer on ESPN. When Knight spoke to Frayer about his academic ineligibility, Frayer was adamant about not returning to school. Tallied eight points, five rebounds and two blocks in his GCU debut at Duke on Nov. 12, 2016. The 6ft 6inch senior forward is believed to have been raised by his mother after his father's untimely death. Grand Canyon is a close-knit Christian university. My brother I will always keep your name alive and always represent. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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She had told her mother that she was fine and with her brother. Frayer was 23. Oscar Frayers mother, Bionca Sparrow, accepting her sons diploma on his behalf. Frayer, 23, was among the most accomplished players in Lopes basketball history and one of the most well-liked students on the GCU campus. Frayer contributed 8 points and 5 assists in the 86-74 loss to Iowa. UConn is No. Grand Canyon hoops' Frayer dies in car accident. He does leave a legacy of love. Frayer worked Knights summer basketball camps throughout high school, and even after he graduated wanted to continue coming back. 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 officers were transported to a local hospital with 'major injuries,' according to the California Highway Patrol, but both are expected to survive.". 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