or redistributed. 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). He could have done it online and took the two classes and they could have sent the degree to him, Knight said. After that season, Frayer ran into some academic issues, making him ineligible for the 2019-20 season. Love you! Just before the game, Lawrence messaged Frayer that he was proud of him and loved him. veered off the highway, slammed into the back of the patrol car, struck a tree and erupted in flames. Heartbroken Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew said: "We love 'O.' All rights reserved. Knight created aGoFundMeto help Frayer's family with funeral and memorial expenses, for those wishing to contribute. 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. I took all of our good times for granted. The 6-foot-6 Frayer missed all of the 2019-20 season because of academic issues, but was given his senior season back to play this year. 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. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Dylan Wilhelm expects to graduate in May 2022 with a bachelors degree in sports journalism. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality, Drew said in a university release. The school had had just one winning season in its previous eight. 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. 3:45. Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. While still a young man, he had already accomplished so much and was a light to many. I am so thankful I was able to coach you and spend this year with you., CoachBryceDrew (@BryceDrewCoach) March 26, 2021. 4 Gone. The woman recently shared the story with Frank Knight, Frayers coach at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California. It was his 107th start for the Antelopes, seeing him finish the game with eight points, three blocks, and a steal. Frayer had 8 points and 5 assists against Iowa during the N.C.A.A. 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., Drew also wrote a longer message on Twitter to Frayer that included, O. Get his butt back to school. North Oakland, California The two talked late into evenings about losing parents at a young age, devoting themselves to their faith and counting each day as a blessing no matter the circumstances. The car then became engulfed in flames, killing all three present in the vehicle. Frayer contributed 8 points and 5 assists in the 86-74 loss to Iowa. Loved ones said he had finally found his footing in life. 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. (Photo courtesy Frank Knight) Right: A makeshift memorial is set up in front of the arena at the university. Nelson, who has seven years of photography experience, is working for Cronkite Sports this spring. Watch it below: RELATED: Sharp-shooting Iowa gets 24 from Garza to beat Grand Canyon. 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'. Sports fans everywhere were fortunate to watch him play the game he loved during the mens tournament this year. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast). 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He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. 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. Tallied eight points, five rebounds and two blocks in his GCU debut at Duke on Nov. 12, 2016. 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. 4 Gone.". 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. 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 scored eight points in his final game. Logged 24.6 minutes per game and averaged 7.9 points and 4.5 rebounds. It means everything to me, Frayer told the schools website. 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. Both officers were rushed to hospital with "major injuries" after the crash, according to the CHP, yet the pair are expected to survive. The Subaru then collided with a tree and became fully engulfed in flames, CHP said. 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. Paulina Porizkova just turned 58 and she celebrated her birthday by showing off her toned abs and legs . 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. Frayers father Oscar, who suffered from sleep apnea, died in a car crash after falling asleep at the wheel, according to an article on GCUs website. Dan Majerle, the former Phoenix Suns player, had become Grand Canyons coach, and he contacted Knight, saying that he wanted to build around Frayer. Alina Nelson is a sports journalist and photographer who expects to graduate in August 2021. 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. After his teams debut at the NCAA tournament, he tweeted: "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Two other passengers were killed in the tragic car crash on Tuesday, March 24. Instead, Knight said, Frayers mother will accept his degree on his behalf. ", 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. Benson kidded him about his expensive taste. It was a classy move by CBS to include Frayer in its video, beloved as it is among hardcore and casual basketball fans alike. The third name has not yet been released. The light he shined, you could tell it wasnt really beaming like it was, McGlothan said. 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. 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. Major had helped Frayer cope with the loss of his father, Oscar Frayer III, who died in a car accident in 2015. 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. Frayer worked Knights summer basketball camps throughout high school, and even after he graduated wanted to continue coming back. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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 . 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. 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. "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. He also came back to gain his degree last spring. The 23-year-old was . 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). The latest Tweets from Oscar Proud #4 (@Oscar_Frayer). I will literally never forget his smile., Always remember that signature smile. Published 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. 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. 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. Market data provided by Factset. 2y Myron Medcalf. He was a hometown hero.. 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.". March 25, 2021 11:15pm. Oscar, time in and time out, accomplished goals that not everyone was doing. Focused on a million cash, thats the vision! Grand Canyon is a close-knit Christian university. 2. Three days after Grand Canyon lost in the first round of the N.C.A.A. 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 . 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. Frayer played 25 minutes in the loss to the Hawkeyes, scoring eight points and tallying three rebounds, five assists, one steal and three blocks. The 2021 Subaru SUV careered off the road and hit the rear of the two officers vehicle, before . ", 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. Frayer and his sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, were killed with an unidentified person in a car crash in Lodi, California, on Tuesday, the school announced Thursday. 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. The Oakland, Calif., native graduated with a degree in communications and was set to walk at GCU commencement in April. The accident continues to be investigated. This news will be devastating to the fanbase as many . Grand Canyon went 17-6 to earn a No. U was rockin with me right or wrong no matter the situation. Frayer, 23, his older sister Andrea Moore, and a friend died in the crash, the Antelopes athletics department said. 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. The third person was not identified yet by the San Joaquin County Coroners Office, according to the athletics department. 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. Dont forget to subscribe! Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today. Frayer was a defensive star for Grand Canyon, which won the WAC and gave No. Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer, killed in car accident, included in 'One Shining Moment' video. 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. helped the college navigate its transition. Players told stories of how Frayer had helped them through injuries, boosted their confidence or provided a steady hand. Not even enough characters to explain our relationship. For college, Frayer originally committed to California but later reopened his options. ", 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. It was another tragedy to strike the family. "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.". Your loyalty is unmatched and will never be replicated. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much David Kadlubowski/Grand Canyon University. He was a rock star at the camp, it was crazy. The two officers that were in the CHP vehicle are expected to survive, ABC 10 in Sacramento reported. The promising high-school star averaged 6.6 points per game this last season, and . 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. The woman recently shared the story with Frank Knight, Frayer's coach at Moreau Catholic . The two officers were taken to a hospital with ''major injuries,'' CHP said. I know your pops is proud! Just three days after playing in his first NCAA Tournament, Grand Canyons Oscar Frayer died Tuesday morning in a car accident. 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!!! Frayer graduated from Moreau Catholic High School before gaining a degree in communications. Frayer, who received his degree in communications, sent this tweet after the culmination of GCU's season: I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Legal Statement. 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. The woman recently shared the story with Frank Knight, Frayer's coach at Moreau Catholic . To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.comor 602-316-8827. 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 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. (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. Replying to @Oscar_Frayer It was an honor and a privilege to witness your flights with the basketball and your countless blocks and ducks. He had spoken to Frayer the night before, and he figured nothing could have happened to him in the short time since. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. It is every basketball players dream to play in March Madness, said Lawrence, who went to the tournament with St. Johns. Your loyalty was unmatched and never will be replicated. The 2021 Subaru SUV careered off the road and hit the rear of the two officers vehicle, before colliding with a tree. Frayer's sister, Andrea, was the mother of four children all under nine years old. Frayer was instrumental in the Antelopes capturing their first Western Athletic Conference Tournament championship with his 3-point shooting and defense. 4 Gone. Just three days after playing in his first NCAA Tournament, Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer died Tuesday morning in a car accident. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. I took all of our late night drives and convos for granted. On Thursday night, Coach Bryce Drew tweeted a tribute to Frayer, saying, "The last 3 weeks was the happiest I had ever seen you. Friends remember him for his energy, smile and generosity, like the time he ran into a mother and son at a grocery store. She is Frayer's sister. ", GCU coach Bryce Drew said Frayer "had an unbelievable ability to light up a while gym with [his] smile.". 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. 4 Gone.". #Legacy #BigO pic.twitter.com/SBiw7Kmhj9. We love O, Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew said. The Northern California community, its devastated. Frayer started for three seasons until he was ruled academically ineligible for the 2019-20 season. Once you understand him, he worked better with you, Pryor said. Love you 4.". It was his 107th start for the Antelopes, seeing him finish the game with eight points, three blocks, and a steal. Nick Selbe. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. The third person was not identified. Frayer was 23. Wilhelm, who has worked for The State Press, is working for the Phoenix news bureau. 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. On Monday, Grand Canyon held its commencement ceremony. 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. In the Bay Area alone, basketball culture out here is very big, and it creates communities and connects people out here. "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. The senior guard/forwardfinished his career with 970 points and 144 3-pointers, ranking fourth in program history in both marks. The identity of the third individual has not yet been released by the San Joaquin Medical Examiners office. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Grand Canyon . Just in case, Knight checked Frayers Instagram. 4 Gone, Oscar Proud #4 (@Oscar_Frayer) March 21, 2021. 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. On the court, Frayer could do it all. GCU head coach Bryce Drew provided remarks on Frayer. Article continues below this ad. Frayer was 23. Knight was told that Sparrow couldnt talk. Authorities did not release any details beyond that. "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drewsaid. The total had doubled within a day. Michael Blinn. 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. Every time you saw him, he showed all of his teeth. Cronkite News, the news division of Arizona PBS, is produced by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. 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 was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality, GCU coach Bryce Drew says. Oscar Proud #4 (@Oscar_Frayer) March 21, 2021 Tributes are coming in from all over the college basketball world. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. His older sister . CBS lingered an extra few seconds in this year's "One Shining Moment" video to pay tribute to Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer. 2023 Cronkite News. Frayer was a sixth . 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 . tournament appearance, in March. Two other passengers were killed in the tragic car crash on Tuesday, March 24. Grand Canyon Antelopes senior and men's basketball standout Oscar Frayer died Tuesday in a car accident, the university confirmed Thursday. Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in northern California at around 2.30am on Tuesday morning. He was our dreams.. He wanted to finish his two remaining classes online and play professionally overseas. 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. Frayer's older sister, Andrea . Fly high, High Flyer. 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. A redshirt senior from Oakland, California, Frayer was the son of Oscar Frayer and Bionca Sparrow. 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. 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 finished his final class at Grand Canyon, principles of public relations, in February and earned an A. 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. Grand Canyon certainly appreciated the gesture, as well: O got his One Shining Moment. But when Knight received a call from another person with the same inquiry, his anxiety ramped up. Did you encounter any technical issues? tournament, with graduation ceremonies a few weeks away, Frayer, 23, returned home to Northern California to visit his family and friends. April 21, 2021. "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 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. Appeared in 31 games, including 25 starts. In the end, he accomplished his goal of showing them the way. My brother i will keep your name alive and always represent. You looked over me when i was the new kid on the block in high school and in college. "You were a hometown hero, defeating the odds and making a name for yourself. https://t.co/rNd47znpsS. Im so so proud of you! mens basketball team held a celebration of life for Frayer in the practice gym. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images). People wanted to be around and they wanted to watch his journey, they wanted to be a part of it.. 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 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 CHP vehicle was assisting a big rig that had stalled, according to the state patrol. A second victim, 28-year-old Andrea Moore from Stockton,also died. 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