PHOENIX 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. Just watched you play a couple days ago and now youre gone. 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 NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa. His death comes just days after the team played in the NCAA Tournament. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. from behind by the car Frayer was in as two officers were assisting a stranded vehicle . car ultimately collided with a tree and became engulfed in flames, killing Frayer, 23, his sister Andrea Moore, 28, and their friend, who has not been identified publicly. According to police, Frayer was riding in an SUV at around 2:30am on Tuesday when the car veered off the road and slammed into a California Highway Patrol vehicle, which was assisting a disabled tractor trailer. Love you, O. GCU Men's Basketball (@GCU_MBB) March 26, 2021 "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. All rights reserved. His Twitter bio says, "Rest In Peace Dad.". He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. The GCU. . According to CBS affiliate KPHO-TV, two California Highway Patrol officers were hurt after an SUV crashed into the back of their parked patrol vehicle on southbound Interstate 5 near Lodi, which is about 35 miles south of Sacramento, around 2:30 a.m. According to the. 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. He was 23 years old. He got his degree and he accomplished and to be taken from us right after that," said Moreau Catholic High School basketball coach Frank Knight. Police said the woman killed Thursday afternoon on the city's east side was 55-year-old Candace Hathaway. Grand Canyon Antelopes starting forward Oscar Frayer has tragically passed away due to injuries sustained in a car accident. 1:47. Uniondale High School basketball star Jo-Jo Wright, 15, killed in crash. Grand Canyon Antelopes senior and men's basketball standout Oscar Frayer died Tuesday in a car accident, the university confirmed Thursday. He was just 23 years old. Just watched you play a couple days ago and now youre gone. A majority died of accidents such as car or plane crashes. "We all just took on different roles. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - WKYT has confirmed former UK men's basketball player Terrence Clarke has died in a car crash in Los Angeles Thursday. His destruction comes just a short time after the bunch played in the NCAA Tournament. "He was one of their first big recruits, and he wanted to be the first guy to lead them to an NCAA tournament and go to school and finish his degree. It was his 107th start for Grand Canyon, a burgeoning program that he helped guide to its first NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament appearance this season. 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 completed his academic requirements to graduate and was set to walk at GCU commencement next month. Frayer averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and two assists his senior season, including eight points, five assists and three blocks against Iowa on Saturday in Indianapolis, the first NCAA Tournament game in school history. Oscar Frayer, Grand Canyon Basketball Player, Dies in Car Crash The devastating accident took place around 2:30 a.m in Lodi, California. Fly high, High Flyer. PHOENIX - Officials with Grand Canyon University confirmed on March 25 that one of their students and a member of the school's basketball team was killed in a crash in California on March 23. 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 University basketball player Oscar Frayer was one of three people killed in a car accident early Tuesday morning in Lodi, California, the San Joaquin Medical Examiner's Office . The crash happened just three days after the 'Lopes played in their first NCAA Tournament game, losing to Iowa 86-74. All rights reserved. Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and senior. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images). 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Grand Canyon University is mourning the loss of basketball player Oscar Frayer. He is the school's all-time leading shot-blocker with 93, and Frayer ranks first all-time in blocked shots (93), second in steals (118) and fourth in both points (970) and 3-pointers (144). He was 23. The school confirmed Frayer's death Thursday. pic.twitter.com/rNd47znpsS, "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. More details to come but horrible news to receive on this Tuesday night. PHOENIX Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer was one of three people killed in a car accident early Tuesday morning in Lodi, California, the San Joaquin Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Thursday afternoon. The SUV continued into a tree and caught fire. The crash took place shortly after 2 p.m. in the San Fernando Valley, when a vehicle traveling at a high speed on Winnetka Avenue ran a red light before colliding with a car turning. Frayer, a senior, was a four-year starter at Grand Canyon and completed his academic requirements to graduate in April. Offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member were killed early Sunday in a car wreck, the University of Georgia said, just hours after the Bulldogs . Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. David Kadlubowski. The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists while helping the Lopes win the Western Conference Athletic Tournament for the first time. 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. Fly high, High Flyer. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Hathaway was a passenger in a car that collided with a sport utility vehicle at Debarr Road and Edward Street. Frayer graduated from Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward,. "O, you had an unbelievable ability to light up a whole gym with your smile," GCU head men's basketball coach Bryce Drew said in a tweet. 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 . He was 23 years old. . Frayer was a native of Oakland, California. A college basketball star from Oakland died in a car crash early Tuesday morning on I-5 near Lodi, according to multiple media reports. The 21-year-old star is charged with fatally . ". The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists while helping the Lopes win the Western Conference Athletic Tournament for the first time. He averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for the Antelopes, which finished the season 17-7. Two officers were rushed to the hospital. The identity of the third individual was not released by the San Joaquin Medical Examiner's Office, as of March 25. 4 Gone.". Legal Statement. Frayer also ranksfourth for career points (970) and 3-pointers made (144) while coming within one swipe of the career-steals record. The officers were seriously injured, but are expected to survive. ANCHORAGE , Alaska (AP) Anchorage police have released the name of a woman killed last week in a traffic crash. Frayertweeted after the game, "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 20: Joe Wieskamp #10 of the Iowa Hawkeyes drives to the basket as Oscar Frayer #4 of the Grand Canyon Antelopes defends during the second half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 20, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Grand Canyon . Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer, who appeared in the team's NCAA Tournament game last week, died Tuesday in . 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Oscar Frayer, 23, his older. Frayer tweeted after the game, "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Discovery Company. It is not known why the Subaru SUV veered off the road, and police have not revealed who was driving at the time of the accident. Frayer and his sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, were killed with an unidentified friend in a car crash in Lodi, California, on Tuesday, the university said. Frayer was in a car accident earlier . 2. Man, Im at a loss for words and just in shock. GCU's Oscar Frayer Dies In Car Crash 3 Days After Playing In NCAA Tournament Gisele Bndchen Sees Spiritual Healer After Leaving Tom Brady Child Tackled By Security After Running On Field. appreciated. "The national title was still our goal because we had a deep team," said Ron Akre, a guard/forward who went from being a bench player to a starter after the suspensions. After logging a career-high 30 starts as a junior, Frayer was academically ineligible in the 2019-2020 season. Former Cal star Ivan Rabb, who battled Frayer at the prep level, tweeted a broken heart. "We love O," Drewsaid. By ArLuther Lee, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 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. tournament, Oscar Frayer was killed in a highway crash. Gambling Problem? Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer died from a car accident, three days after the Antelopes played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time, the school announced Thursday. 11:25 PM EDT, Thu March 25, 2021. According to CBS affiliate KPHO-TV, two California Highway Patrol officers were hurt after an SUV crashed into the back of their parked patrol vehicle on southbound Interstate 5 near Lodi, which is about 35 miles south of Sacramento, around 2:30 a.m. The tragic news comes only days after GCU got knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by Iowa on Saturday. Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com The elder Oscar Frayer died in a car accident when young Oscar was 7, according to a story on the athletics department website. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer died from a car accident, three days after the Antelopes played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time, the school announced Thursday. King World Productions Inc. 2022 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Frayer had nine points and two assists in that game. 12/11/2020 8:00:00 AM By: Paul Coro Oscar Frayer still had lessons to learn, hugs to hold and memories to make with his father when he lost him to a fatal car accident at age 7. Illinois' Kofi Cockburn becomes the second player to share the racist abuse he's received online following a March Madness upset as one irate fan tells him to go back to Jamaica, NCAA hires law firm to examine men's and women's sports amid criticism over differing facilities and amenities at championship tournaments, Bungling helicopter pilot blows over stadium roof injuring eight. "We love O," Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew said in a statement. Fly high O, your name will not be forgotten https://t.co/JRLxwp61p7, Life is so precious one of my all time favourite teammates. Download forApple iOSorAndroid. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. 03:06 GMT 26 Mar 2021 Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer passed away in a car accident near Lodi, Calif. early on Tuesday, the school announced Thursday evening. Frayer's older sister. The elder Oscar Frayer died in a car accident when young Oscar was 7, according to a story on the athletics department website. A member of the Grand Canyon University men's basketball team has died after being involved in a car crash in California on Tuesday. Frayer was a defensive player and had started in his first three seasons in GCU . Phoenix, Arizona-based Grand Canyon University has announced the passing of Oscar Frayer just days after he played for the Antelopes in the NCAA Tournament. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at GCU Arena. Reuters When he was just 7 years old, Frayer lost his father in a car accident, according to a story on the athletics department website. The team secured an automatic bid with a Western Athletic Conference Tournament victory. Just three days before his death, Frayer played 25 minutes and scored eight points while dishing out five assists and blocking three shots in the Antelopes' first-round loss to Iowa. According to the statement, Frayer, his sister, Andrea Moore and their friend were killed in the car accident on Tuesday. 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. University officials said a celebration of life was held on March 30 to honor Frayer, in addition to all other GCU students, faculty and staff members who died during the school year. Grand Canyon, seeded 15th in the NCAA tournament, lost to No. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. and Tributes are coming in from all over the college basketball world. Legal Statement. Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer died in a car accident early Tuesday morning in California. Authorities did not release any details beyond that. After the game, Frayer tweeted, I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Grand Canyon, seeded 15th in the NCAA tournament, lost to No. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. pic.twitter.com/rNd47znpsS, GCU Men's Basketball (@GCU_MBB) March 26, 2021, "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. 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Grand Canyon University announced Thursday that Oscar Frayer, who started less than a week ago for the school in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, died in a car crash. Grand Canyon men's basketball guard/forward Oscar Frayer died at the age of 23 following a car crash near . Instead, he's died before even reaching his prime. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer died from a car accident, three days after the Antelopes played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time,the school announcedThursday. By Frayer, a senior, was a four-year starter at Grand Canyon and completed his academic requirements to graduate in April. Two patrol officers received "major" injuries but were expected to survive. Some suffered sudden cardiac death, which has a higher incidence in basketball among young athletes. In search of healing, Frayer's mother moved her son and his two older sisters from Oakland, California, to nearby Hayward, where basketball found Frayer. Oscar Frayer, 23, died in the crash near Lodi on Tuesday alongside his older According to California Highway Patrol, Frayer's vehicle veered off the highway and struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. 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.'. Pat Summitt, Winningest Basketball Coach in NCAA History, Dies at 64, Arizona State Fan Seen Crying During NCAA Basketball Game Gets to Comfort Players After Loss, NCAA Met With Controversy for Allegedly Giving Preferential Treatment to Mens Teams During Championships, 7th Grader Beats All Odds of Correctly Predicting NCAA Final Four. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much "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 is mourning the loss of basketball player Oscar Frayer. An Oakland native, Frayer earned a communications degree from Grand Canyon and was due to walk in this spring's commencement ceremony. CHP says all three people, including Frayer and Moore, died. 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. Oscar Frayer (Photo Courtesy: Grand Canyon University). "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," a university statement read. This was Grand Canyon's first men's NCAA tournament appearance. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. March 26, 2021 / 6:28 AM CHP says all three people, including Frayer and Moore, died. (Photo courtesy of Frank Knight) Right: A makeshift memorial is set up in front of the arena at the university. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Could put a smile on anyones face. Details about incident were not mentioned in the report. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast). The third person was not identified. TRIBUTES have poured in for a Grand Canyon University basketball star who tragically died in a car crash in California. He was 23. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The university announced the 23-year-old's death saying they are "devastated" and "heartbroken" by Oscar Frayer's passing. Grand Canyon basketball standout Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in Northern California early Tuesday morning, according to a release from the school. Grand Canyon University senior basketball player Oscar Frayer was killed in a car accident, along with his sister and one other victim, in northern California on Tuesday, the San. Someone who is truly one of my brothers and someone I consider family. 'We love O,' Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew said in a statement released by the university. Grand Canyon basketball star Oscar Frayer was one of three people killed in a car accident earlier this week, the school confirmed in a statement. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. GCU announced his. 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 Office confirmed. pic.twitter.com/SkghZ0Xyyd, Casey Benson (@CaseyBenson15) March 24, 2021, Dont even know what to say someone who has been a big brother to me for the whole past year. By CNN's Isabel Rosales discusses the latest updates of the single-vehicle car crash that killed University of Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and staff member Chandler LeCroy early Sunday . He averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks over his career and made 35% of his 3-pointers over his last three seasons, according to the school's athletics department. A redshirt senior from Oakland, California, Frayer was the son of Oscar Frayer and Bionca Sparrow. 'He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Oscar Frayer, who starred at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, was in a car that crashed into a California Highway Patrol vehicle early Tuesday morning on Interstate 5 northwest of Lodi.. Frayer and the Antelopes had just faced off against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA Tournament last weekend. Frayer's teammates reacted to the news of his death on social media. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He was set to participate in the school's commencement ceremony next month. '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 Grand Canyon University basketball player was killed in a car crash Tuesday, just three days after a season-ending loss to Iowa in the NCAA . All Rights Reserved. pic.twitter.com/SkghZ0Xyyd, Dont even know what to say someone who has been a big brother to me for the whole past year. Emilio Kovacic (44) was a key player for Grand Canyon before suffering a season-ending foot injury with five games left in the regular season. 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. PHOENIX (AP) 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. 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. March 26, 2021 at 6:02 pm CDT. Oscar Frayer got his start at Moreau Catholic High. 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. 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. 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"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. The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists while helping the Lopes win the Western Conference Athletic Tournament for the first time. His death comes just days after the team played in the NCAA Tournament. Oscar Frayer, a senior forward for the Grand Canyon University men's basketball team who played in last week's NCAA Tournament, was killed in a car accident in . Oscar Frayer, Grand Canyon basketball player, dies in car accident days after playing in NCAA Tournament Matt Johnson Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Oscar. Frayer and his sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, were killed with an unidentified friend in a car crash in Lodi, California, on Tuesday, the university said. The SUV continued into a tree and caught fire. 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