The car then became engulfed in flames, killing all three present in the vehicle. 4 Gone. Gabe McGlothan, a teammate, doubted he would ever talk to Frayer again. He was 23 years old . 4 Gone.". Its a blessing to even be here.. 0:04. 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. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. GCUs spring commencement ceremonies are set to take place on April 19 and 20, and Frayer was set to walk and accept his degree. Hes the OG of Grand Canyon mens basketball, Wilson said. Frayer celebrating with his teammates on the sideline during a game in his last season at G.C.U. 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. Both officers were rushed to hospital with "major injuries" after the crash, according to the CHP, yet the pair are expected to survive. His sister, Andrea Moore-Frayer, was also killed in the crash last week, as was a third victim . 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. 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. 7,514 Followers, 929 Following, 36 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Oscar Frayer (@oscarfrayer) He was our dreams.. Other schools had more acclaim and churned out more college-ready players. It is not open for the media, but will be livestreamed on YouTube. One of Drews first acts as coach was reaching out to Frayer to see if he wanted to return to the team. 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. The car then became engulfed in flames, killing all three present in the vehicle. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM. Friends remember him for his energy, smile and generosity, like the time he ran into a mother and son at a grocery store. Frayers sister, Andrea Moore, 28, and an unnamed third victim also died. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality, Drew said in a university release. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } Just three days after playing in his first NCAA Tournament, Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer died Tuesday morning in a car accident. 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. Instead, Knight said, Frayers mother will accept his degree on his behalf. ", "We love O," Drew told the school's athletic site. 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. "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.". His Twitter bio reads: " Rest In Peace Dad.". Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much He set the schools Division I record (since 2013) with 93 blocks and finished second in program history in steals. Loved ones said he had finally found his footing in life. He was 23. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 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). 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. 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. . The 23-year-old was . 2023 Cronkite News. tournament, with graduation ceremonies a few weeks away, Frayer, 23, returned home to Northern California to visit his family and friends. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 2023 Cable News Network. He was leading us and leading that school.. Frayer working out before the 2020-21 season. Frayer averaged 6.6 points per game this season and 8 points per game in his collegiate career. 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. 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. Frayer and the three other freshmen who started on varsity hoped to build a new legacy. GCU head coach Bryce Drew provided remarks on Frayer. 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. 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.. 4 Gone. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. 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. 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. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. PHOENIX It started out as a chance encounter. He started calling hospitals before a friend phoned, saying there had been no survivors. Example video title will go here for this video. Tributes poured in across social media from Frayers teammates and coaches, including first-year coach Bryce Drew. or redistributed. "I took all of or late night drives and convos for granted. 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. The two officers were taken to a hospital with ''major injuries,'' CHP 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'. I'm rattled right now. Dan Majerle, the former Phoenix Suns player, had become Grand Canyons coach, and he contacted Knight, saying that he wanted to build around Frayer. Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and senior communication major at GCU. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. "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. 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. He was doing it his way, Major said. In high school, the emotion he evoked was excitement. players like Marquese Chriss, Jaylen Brown and Ivan Rabb, people who had known Frayer or his circle of friends. 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. I took all of our good times for granted. Grand Canyon has pledged to offer full scholarships to Frayers nieces and nephews, including EJ. 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 . March 25, 2021 11:15pm. I am so thankful I was able to coach you and spend this year with you., CoachBryceDrew (@BryceDrewCoach) March 26, 2021. Im so so proud of you! Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Frayer played 25 minutes in the loss to the Hawkeyes, scoring eight points and tallying three rebounds, five assists, one steal and three blocks. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He finished the game with eight points, five assists . IMAGN. Frayer's sister . Life is something that is so precious and i took you for granted. A week later, the G.C.U. Just three days before the accident, Frayer started his 107th game for the Lopes, playing 25 minutes in GCUs NCAA Tournament debut. The accident continues to be investigated. 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,. Major had helped Frayer cope with the loss of his father, Oscar Frayer III, who died in a car accident in 2015. "We always dreamed about making the tournament and you made that into reality. In an 86-74 loss to Iowa on Saturday, the Antelopes forward had eight points, five assists and three blocks. Majerle and Frayer developed a strong rapport, and Frayer felt at home on the Phoenix campus. The third name has not yet been released. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. veered off the highway, slammed into the back of the patrol car, struck a tree and erupted in flames. Because he was one of us. CBS lingered an extra few seconds in this year's "One Shining Moment" video to pay tribute to Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer. Richard Obert, Arizona Republic. What stood out to Knight from a young age was Frayers presence, which always gave off a positive energy. "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. 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. Frayer was 7 at the time. 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. By this spring, most of the friends Frayer had grown up with had already played in the N.C.A.A. Breaking News. 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. Did you encounter any technical issues? 2023 Cronkite News. Alina Nelson is a sports journalist and photographer who expects to graduate in August 2021. Also in the vehicle was Oscars sister, Andrea Moore, 28, from Stockton, California.". Get his butt back to school. Frayer worked Knights summer basketball camps throughout high school, and even after he graduated wanted to continue coming back. "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.". A Warner Bros. It was another tragedy to strike the family. Knight created aGoFundMeto help Frayer's family with funeral and memorial expenses, for those wishing to contribute. His mom was specific about wanting to see him graduate.. Moreau Catholic's Oscar Frayer (21) saves an out of bounds ball while playing Miramonte during the first period of their North Coast Section Division 3 boys basketball championship game at . Frayer was 23. 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. 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. David Kadlubowski/Grand Canyon University. 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. Creative Commons. The promising high-school star averaged 6.6 points per game this last season, and eight points per game during his collegiate career. To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.comor 602-316-8827. Frayer, 23, was among the most accomplished players in Lopes basketball history and one of the most well-liked students on the GCU campus. 4 Gone. The 6ft 6inch senior forward is believed to have been raised by his mother after his father's untimely death. In the end, he accomplished his goal of showing them the way. Love you 4. 3:45. All rights reserved. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. Frayer was from Oakland, California, and attended Moreau Catholic High School before committing to GCU in 2016. He earned 8 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists during the squads 86-74 loss to No. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast). coaches helped steer Frayer, and in 2012, he joined Knights team at Moreau Catholic. 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. Frayer's vehicle hit a tree and became engulfed in flames. He also averaged 6.6 points per game while starting all 24 of Grand Canyon's contests. You had an unbelievable ability to light up a whole gym with your smile. My brother I will always keep your name alive and always represent. Frayer's sister, Andrea, was the mother of four children all under nine years old. mens basketball tournament. 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. 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. The "High Flyer" tragically died on March 23, 2021. Accidents that take promising young lives are all too common. Grand Canyon Antelopes. Frayer is a native of Oakland, California, and was in his final year with Grand Canyon. North Oakland, California She had told her mother that she was fine and with her brother. The mom said Oscar stopped everything he was doing and spent like 20 minutes with this kid in the store, Knight said. Grand Canyon senior forward Oscar Frayer was among three killed in a car accident on Tuesday morning, the school announced Thursday. 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. In Oscar Frayer's final game against Iowa, he gained eight points, three blocks, and a steal Credit: Reuters. OSCAR FRAYER PHOTOS. The 2021 Subaru SUV careered off the road and hit the rear of the two officers vehicle, before colliding with a tree. Fly high brother Love you RIP OF4.". What Ill always remember is that he persisted, Wilson said. Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital. Frayer contributed 8 points and 5 assists in the 86-74 loss to Iowa. The promising high-school star averaged 6.6 points per game this last season, and . Frayer mentioned that he had a delivery from Ruths Chris Steak House on the way. Three days after Grand Canyon lost in the first round of the N.C.A.A. My brother i will keep your name alive and always represent. A third, unidentified person also died in the car crash in Lodi, California, on Tuesday. Wilson, Knight and others also remember his down-to-earth personality, calling his coaches OG.. U was rockin with me right or wrong no matter the situation. 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. 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. 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. Oscar Frayer was a senior basketball player at Grand Canyon University in Pheonix, Arizona. 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. 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. 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