Grand Canyon University is mourning the loss of basketball player Oscar Frayer. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. His death comes just days after the team played in the NCAA Tournament. You were one-of-a-kind and one of the most upbeat and energetic people Ive ever been around. His Twitter bio says, "Rest In Peace Dad.". A majority died of accidents such as car or plane crashes. Frayertweeted after the game, "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! 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 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. Fox News Flash top headlines for March 25. 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. Liam Lloyd, one of Frayer's teammates at GCU, said the senior was his "big brother. All rights reserved. Love you O pic.twitter.com/wPTer9vjeA, First published on March 26, 2021 / 6:28 AM. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. By ArLuther Lee, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was just 23 years old. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 4 Gone.". 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. March 26, 2021 at 6:02 pm CDT. 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. He ranks fourth in scoring (970 points) and made three-pointers (144), and made the WAC All-Defense team . 0:05. 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. 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. Gambling Problem? He was 23. 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. Frayer holds Grand Canyons Division I-era record for career blocks with 93 and is fourth in points with 970. '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. Legal Statement. 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. Frayer and his sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, were killed, alongwithCaley Bringmann, 21, of Anchorage, Alaska, according to the San Joaquin County Medical Examiners Office. He was 23. . You were one-of-a-kind and one of the most upbeat and energetic people Ive ever been around. 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. 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. Loved. This is a list of notable basketball players who died while still on a team roster or as a free agent. 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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. According to the school, the 23-year-old athlete died in a car crash in California on March 23 . Legal Statement. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. After logging a career-high 30 starts as a junior, Frayer was academically ineligible in the 2019-2020 season. The crash happened just three days after the 'Lopes played in their first NCAA Tournament game, losing to Iowa 86-74. According to California Highway Patrol, Frayer's vehicle veered off the highway and struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle. The identity of the third individual was not released by the San Joaquin Medical Examiner's Office, as of March 25. pic.twitter.com/rNd47znpsS, GCU Men's Basketball (@GCU_MBB) March 26, 2021, "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and senior. "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. "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. GCU won 65 percent of its games with Frayer on the roster, going 81-44 in his four seasons. Frayer's older sister. A member of the Grand Canyon University men's basketball team has died after being involved in a car crash in California on Tuesday. A statement on the CHP Facebook page says they are doing well and expected to recover. The elder Oscar Frayer died in a car accident when young Oscar was 7, according to a story on the athletics department website. The GCU. 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. or redistributed. 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana.
2. 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. 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. Grand Canyon men's basketball guard/forward Oscar Frayer died at the age of 23 following a car crash near . ". Frayer scored eight points in his final game. Grand Canyon, seeded 15th in the NCAA tournament, lost to No. Frayer had already graduated and received his degree in communications. Officials said the SUV Frayer was in veered off the road, plowed into two California Highway Patrol vehicles, then burst into flames. Jan. 16, 2023 3:48 AM PT. 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. 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. GCU Men's Basketball (@GCU_MBB) March 26, 2021 "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. The star swingman made a few incredible plays, including a highlight block against Hawkeyes star Connor McCaffrey. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Frayer reportedly died from injuries sustained in the accident on Tuesday. GCU head coach Bryce Drew released a statement after Frayer's passing. Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and senior. 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 University forward Oscar Frayer died in a car crash Tuesday at age 23. Frayer finished the game with eight points, five assists, three rebounds and three blocks in an 86-74 loss to the Hawkeyes. 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. 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. March 26, 2021 / 6:28 AM He was 23. 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. He was 23 years old. ANCHORAGE , Alaska (AP) Anchorage police have released the name of a woman killed last week in a traffic crash. By
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. ", 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. Ohio residents: 21+ and present in OH. Oscar Frayer #4 of the Grand Canyon Lopes brings the ball up court as Joe Wieskamp #10 of the Iowa Hawkeyes defends in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament held at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 20, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. No further details of the accident have been released at this time. A Georgia football player and team staff member were killed in an early-morning car crash in Athens, Georgia on Sunday, Jan. 15.. Devin Willock, a 20-year-old offensive lineman, and Chandler LeCroy, a 24-year-old recruiting staffer and UGA graduate, died after the Ford Expedition LeCroy was driving crashed on Barnett Shoals Road.Athens-Clarke County police responded to the one-vehicle crash at . CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Grand Canyon Antelopes standout Oscar Frayer was involved in a fatal car crash just days after playing in the NCAA tournament. 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. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). %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.. 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.. "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.". Frayer was a redshirt senior forward for Grand Canyon this season and studied communications. pic.twitter.com/rNd47znpsS, "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. 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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. The SUV continued into a tree and caught fire. "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.". The school will hold a "celebration of life" service at GCU Arena on Tuesday to honor Frayer and those in the GCU community who have died during the academic year. 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. He was 23. Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer died early Tuesday morning in a car accident just three days after appearing in his first career NCAA Tournament with the Antelopes. 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. He was 19 years old. He scored a career-high 23 points and added 10 rebounds at New Mexico State as a sophomore, when he also grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds in a 2018 WAC Tournament game. Just watched you play a couple days ago and now youre gone. Grand Canyon forward Oscar Frayer (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri). 4 Gone. The 21-year-old star is charged with fatally . "We love O," Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew said in a statement. 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 . 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. Hobb's proposed rolling back of school vouchers in Arizona, Dolly Parton adds new baking mixes to Duncan Hines lineup, El Mirage mini-mart shooting leaves teen dead, 2 arrested months later, Helicopter crashes near Kyiv, multiple deaths reported, 300 campers stranded at Catalina State Park in Tucson due to flooding: report, Suspect shot during attempted robbery at Avondale gas station, 2 arrested months after deadly El Mirage shooting. 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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He was 23 years old. Frayer averaged 6.6 points per game this season and 8 points per game in his collegiate career. 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. Someone who is truly one of my brothers and someone I consider family. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. 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. 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. Tributes are coming in from all over the college basketball world. 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Oscar Frayer, Grand Canyon Basketball Player, Dies in Car Crash The devastating accident took place around 2:30 a.m in Lodi, California. 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. Police say thecar 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. Details about incident were not mentioned in the report. Oscar Frayer, 23, his older. On Thursday night, Grand Canyon University confirmed what the basketball world feared. Love you, O. An Oakland native, Frayer earned a communications degree from Grand Canyon and was due to walk in this spring's commencement ceremony. Frayer reportedly died from injuries sustained in the accident on Tuesday. , updated 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. Our prayers are with Bianca and the entire Frayer family.". Uniondale High School basketball star Jo-Jo Wright, 15, killed in crash. This was Grand Canyons first mens NCAA tournament appearance. 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. Frayer's teammates reacted to the news of his death on social media. 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. When he was just 7 years old, Frayer lost his father in a car accident, according to a story on the athletics departmentwebsite. 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. Oscar Frayer got his start at Moreau Catholic High. He should have been preparing for many more years of great basketball and a life full of happiness. Fly high O, your name will not be forgotten https://t.co/JRLxwp61p7, Life is so precious one of my all time favourite teammates. This was Grand Canyon's first men's NCAA tournament appearance. "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. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Frayer, a senior, was a four-year starter at Grand Canyon and completed his academic requirements to graduate in April. Frayer was 23. Miss you, 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.. 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.. He made 107 starts, which was third most for the Antelopes in their Division I era, which began in 2017. He was 19. The latest Arizona headlines, national news events of the day + sports and weather updates. Reuters
He was 23. They're coming off a 61-52 win at UT-Rio Grande Valley led by the 12 points and 10 rebounds of Evan Zars. Frayer holds the GCU career record with 93 blocked shots and is second all-time in steals. (Photo: Cronkite News) (Frank Knight and Cronkite News) Frayer was a native of Oakland, California. His final message to his team on Twitter said, "It's forever love.". According to the. The Oakland, California, native had returned to Northern California after finishing with eight points, five assists and three blocked shots in GCU's loss to Iowa at the NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis. Also in the vehicle was Oscar's 28-year-old sister, Andrea Moore, and an unidentified third person. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. TRIBUTES have poured in for a Grand Canyon University basketball star who tragically died in a car crash in California. University of Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy, a staff member for the football team, were killed in a car crash moments after the team celebrated their national . "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. Authorities say both officers are expected to survive. 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. Frayer, a senior, was a four-year starter at Grand Canyon and completed his academic requirements to graduate in April. According to the statement, Frayer, his sister, Andrea Moore and their friend were killed in the car accident on Tuesday. 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. 15:41 GMT 26 Mar 2021. Some suffered sudden cardiac death, which has a higher incidence in basketball among young athletes. 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.". 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. "We love O," Drewsaid. King World Productions Inc. 2022 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. With three double-double performances as a Lope, Frayer delivered some of his best efforts in GCU's biggest games. Reuters
Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. In an 86-74 loss to Iowa on Saturday, the Antelopes forward had eight points, five assists and three blocks. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 3, 2021 at 8:28 AM PDT. According to a statement, 23-year-old Oscar Frayer was one of three people who died in a car crash in Lodi, a town about 26 miles south of Sacramento. "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 23. Frayer and his sister, 28-year-old . Just three 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 car accident near Lodi, California, the school's athletics department said Thursday. Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer died in a car accident early Tuesday morning in California. tournament, Oscar Frayer was killed in a highway crash. Download forApple iOSorAndroid. Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer killed in car crash three days after playing in NCAA tournament March 26, 2021 / 6:28 AM / CBS News Grand Canyon University basketball player. 'He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. "We all just took on different roles. 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. 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. The Oakland, California, native had returned to Northern California after finishing with eight points, five assists and three blocked shots in GCU's loss to Iowa at the NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis. The third person was not identified. More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/College-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball. Could put a smile on anyones face. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. By Drew Weisholtz. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. After the game, Frayer tweeted, I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Miss you, O. Grand Canyon University is mourning the loss of basketball player Oscar Frayer. Some suffered from the heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is more common in African Americans. Meanwhile the GCU women (13-4, 5-1) will host New Mexico State at 6 p.m. Thursday. Two patrol officers received "major" injuries but were expected to survive. 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