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 helped Grand Canyon make its first tournament appearance ever. The officers were seriously injured, but are expected to survive. Frayer averaged 6.6 points per game this season and 8 points per game in his collegiate career. Uniondale High School basketball star Jo-Jo Wright, 15, killed in crash. 2 min read. After the game, Frayer tweeted, I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! You were one-of-a-kind and one of the most upbeat and energetic people Ive ever been around. He was able to accomplish both of those things, and thats what makes this so tragic. Fly high, High Flyer. Grand Canyon, seeded 15th in the NCAA tournament, lost to 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.". Authorities say both officers are expected to survive. "We all just took on different roles. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. He was 23. 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. The impact sent the patrol vehicle into a dirt embankment, leaving the officers with serious injuries. GCU won 65 percent of its games with Frayer on the roster, going 81-44 in his four seasons. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. This was Grand Canyon's first men's NCAA tournament appearance. By ArLuther Lee, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This is a list of notable basketball players who died while still on a team roster or as a free agent. 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 was killed along with his sister Andrea Moore and a friend in Lodi, the school said. 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 is mourning the loss of basketball player Oscar Frayer. Frayer tweeted after the game, "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Our prayers are with Bianca and the entire Frayer family.". "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. His Twitter bio says, "Rest In Peace Dad.". A college basketball star from Oakland died in a car crash early Tuesday morning on I-5 near Lodi, according to multiple media reports. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. 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). Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer, who appeared in the team's NCAA Tournament game last week, died Tuesday in . Some suffered sudden cardiac death, which has a higher incidence in basketball among young athletes. Just watched you play a couple days ago and now youre gone. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 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.". ", 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. 4 Gone. "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. (Photo: Cronkite News) (Frank Knight and Cronkite News) A Warner Bros. 'We love O,' Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew said in a statement released by the university. Reuters Frayer's teammates reacted to the news of his death on social media. Discovery Company. Frayer was 23. "We love O," GCU head coach Bryce Drew said. He was 19 years old. GCU announced his. It was Grand Canyon's first NCAA Tournament appearance. A majority died of accidents such as car or plane crashes. 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. Instead, he's died before even reaching his prime. University officials say Frayer's sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, was also killed in the crash. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. We love O, Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew said. 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. Grand Canyon . The star swingman made a few incredible plays, including a highlight block against Hawkeyes star Connor McCaffrey. He was just 23 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. 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(WKYT) - WKYT has confirmed former UK men's basketball player Terrence Clarke has died in a car crash in Los Angeles Thursday. 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 . His death comes just days after the team played in the NCAA Tournament. Sources tell us the. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at GCU Arena. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. An Oakland native, Frayer earned a communications degree from Grand Canyon and was due to walk in this spring's commencement ceremony. He was 23 years old. All rights reserved. His final message to his team on Twitter said, "It's forever love.". 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. Love you, O. 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 . No further details of the accident have been released at this time. Someone who is truly one of my brothers and someone I consider family. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. 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. With his degree from 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. According to California Highway Patrol, Frayer's vehicle veered off the highway and struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle. from behind by the car Frayer was in as two officers were assisting a stranded vehicle . 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 northern California on Tuesday . BREAKING According to sources, @GCU_MBB forward Oscar Frayer has passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident. Frayer's older sister. 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. Could put a smile on anyones face. More details to come but horrible news to receive on this Tuesday night. 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. Details about incident were not mentioned in the report. The SUV continued into a tree and caught fire. According to the. appreciated. 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. Market data provided by Factset. 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. They're coming off a 61-52 win at UT-Rio Grande Valley led by the 12 points and 10 rebounds of Evan Zars. College Basketball Player Charged With Murder University of Alabama basketball star Darius Miles wept as he was taken to jail and charged with murder. Frayer, a senior, was a four-year starter at Grand Canyon and completed his academic requirements to graduate in April. 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. 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. Frayer, a senior, played all four of his collegiate seasons with Grand Canyon. By Drew Weisholtz. 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. "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. Frayer, 23, his older sister Andrea Moore, and a friend died in the crash, the Antelopes athletics department said. and Frayer reportedly died from injuries sustained in the accident on Tuesday. Oscar Frayer Celebration of Lifehttps://youtu.be/ITdqq2cnfBE, GoFundMe - Memorial Fund: Oscar Frayer & Andrea Moore-Frayer. 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. 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. 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. 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). 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. 3, 2021 at 8:28 AM PDT. Did you encounter any technical issues? 0:05. Frayer reportedly died from injuries sustained in the accident on Tuesday. 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. 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. Fox News Flash top headlines for March 25. 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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