He was 23 years old. Frayer, 23, had just finished his senior season at GCU and was set to walk at commencement in April after graduating with a degree in communications. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images). Grand Canyon University is mourning the loss of basketball player Oscar Frayer. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. 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. By 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. The basketball player will be honored during the university's graduation ceremony, with Frayer's mother attending to accept the college diploma on her son's behalf. To call it tragic is an incredible understatement. A college player dies in a car crash, three days after playing in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Frayer scored eight points in his final game. We love O, Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew said. "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. Oscar Frayer, a player on Grand Canyon Universitys mens basketball team, has reportedly passed away following a tragic car accident, according to WAC Hoops Digest. A statement on the CHP Facebook page says they are doing well and expected to recover. GCU Basketball Player Death - Dead: Oscar Frayer, a player on Grand Canyon University's men's ball bunch, has supposedly passed on after a pitiful minor collision, as demonstrated by WAC Hoops Digest. Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for Fox News Digital. Frayer holds the GCU career record with 93 blocked shots and is second all-time in steals. He was 23 years old. 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. 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. Frayer was 23. 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 and his sister, 28-year-old . A standout forward on the men's basketball team at Grand Canyon University died in a car accident on Tuesday, just days after competing in the NCAA tournament. People throughout the basketball community in Oakland, California, where Frayer was a high school star, have expressed their condolences. Frayer reportedly died from injuries sustained in the accident on Tuesday. We love you O and will see you again in heaven. Officials say Frayer, a starter player on the university's men's basketball team for four years, was set to graduate in April. The GCU. "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," read a portion of the statement. The third person was not identified. Reuters Just watched you play a couple days ago and now youre gone. Love you O pic.twitter.com/wPTer9vjeA, First published on March 26, 2021 / 6:28 AM. 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. This is a list of notable basketball players who died while still on a team roster or as a free agent. Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com. 11:25 PM EDT, Thu March 25, 2021. Grand Canyon Antelopes senior and men's basketball standout Oscar Frayer died Tuesday in a car accident, the university confirmed Thursday. Legal Statement. 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. "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. 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.. When he was just 7 years old, Frayer lost his father in a car accident, according to a story on the athletics departmentwebsite. Authorities did not release any details beyond that. March 26, 2021 / 6:28 AM We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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.. Published About Saturday Tradition | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. 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Athens-Clarke police confirmed the victims as 20-year-old Devin Willock, an offensive lineman for the Bulldogs, and 24-year-old Chandler LeCroy, a recruiting staff member. He was 23 years old. Some suffered from the heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is more common in African Americans. Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com 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. 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.". 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. Frayer, a senior, was a four-year starter at Grand Canyon and completed his academic requirements to graduate in April. March 26, 2021 at 6:02 pm CDT. Home. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. 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. The star swingman made a few incredible plays, including a highlight block against Hawkeyes star Connor McCaffrey. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. CHP says all three people, including Frayer and Moore, died. Frayer's teammates reacted to the news of his death on social media. According to the school, the 23-year-old athlete died in a car crash in California on March 23 . 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. Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and senior. 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. %u2014 GCU Men's Basketball (@GCU_MBB) March 26, 2021 His dad died in a car accident A redshirt senior from Oakland, California, Frayer was the son of Oscar Frayer and Bionca Sparrow.. He was 23. . 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. The former All-WAC Defensive Team honoree holds the Lopes' Division I-era record for career-blocked shots with 93. Former Kentucky basketball player Terrence Clarke, who played his lone season for the Wildcats in 2020-21, died Thursday following a car crash in Los Angeles. 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. Liam Lloyd, one of Frayer's teammates at GCU, said the senior was his "big brother. Tributes are coming in from all over the college basketball world. 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. CHP says all three people, including Frayer and Moore, died. All Rights Reserved. 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. WACHoopsDigest (@WACHoopsDigest) March 24, 2021. Frayer finished the game with eight points, five assists, three rebounds and three blocks in an 86-74 loss to the Hawkeyes. He was to walk at commencement next month. 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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. 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Could put a smile on anyones face. The team secured an automatic bid with a Western Athletic Conference Tournament victory. You completed your degree, won a championship, played in the NCAA Tournament and most importantly 11 days earlier raised your hand to rededicate your life to Christ. Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer, who was killed in a car accident on March 23, was included by CBS Sports in the network's "One Shining Moment" video montage, a recap of . Frayer tweeted after the game, "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Instead, he's died before even reaching his prime. Grand Canyon University is mourning the loss of basketball player Oscar Frayer. He was 19 years old. This was Grand Canyon's first men's NCAA tournament appearance. Oscar Frayer (Photo Courtesy: Grand Canyon University). He was able to accomplish both of those things, and thats what makes this so tragic. Grand Canyon played Iowa in the first round matchup of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Oscar Frayer, shown at his high school graduation, was preparing to graduate in April from Grand Canyon University before a car crash took the popular basketball player's life. Frayer was in a car accident earlier . University officials say Frayer's sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, was also killed in the crash. GCU announced his. 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. 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 . pic.twitter.com/rNd47znpsS, GCU Men's Basketball (@GCU_MBB) March 26, 2021, "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. 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. Frayer, a senior, played all four of his collegiate seasons with Grand Canyon. Discovery Company. 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", 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. He ranks fourth in scoring (970 points) and made three-pointers (144), and made the WAC All-Defense team . The officers were seriously injured, but are expected to survive. 4 Gone. All Rights Reserved. Some suffered sudden cardiac death, which has a higher incidence in basketball among young athletes. Grand Canyon . "We all just took on different roles. Miss you, O. 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. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM. appreciated. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. or redistributed. 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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. 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. 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. 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. Could put a smile on anyones face. 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. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast). A redshirt senior from Oakland, California, Frayer was the son of Oscar Frayer and Bionca Sparrow. 4 Gone.". 4 Gone.". . He should have been preparing for many more years of great basketball and a life full of happiness. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. 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. 03:06 GMT 26 Mar 2021 Market data provided by Factset. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, and 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. Reuters He was 19 years old. He was just 23 years old. Loved. An offensive lineman for the University of Georgia and a football staff member died in a car crash Sunday morning. "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. "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. He was 23. 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. Frayer reportedly died from injuries sustained in the accident on Tuesday. Authorities say both officers are expected to survive. Oscar Frayer Celebration of Lifehttps://youtu.be/ITdqq2cnfBE, GoFundMe - Memorial Fund: Oscar Frayer & Andrea Moore-Frayer. 1:47. Two patrol officers received "major" injuries but were expected to survive. 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. 0:05. 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. Oscar Frayer, Grand Canyon Basketball Player, Dies in Car Crash The devastating accident took place around 2:30 a.m in Lodi, California. David Kadlubowski. '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 school said in its statement. 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. According to the school, the 23-year-old athlete died in a car crash in California on March 23. 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