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. Jerry Colangelo, the former owner of the Phoenix Suns and U.S.A. Basketball chairman, helped the college navigate its transition to Division I of the N.C.A.A. Published All three passengers were pronounced dead at the scene, according to a statement from CHP. Nick Selbe. He earned 8 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists during the squads 86-74 loss to No. Grand Canyon Antelopes. 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. Two patrol officers received "major" injuries but were expected to survive. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Ive never seen him happier than he was those last three weeks when he had met all the graduation requirements and he knew he was going to graduate, said Brian Mueller, Grand Canyons president. Alina Nelson is a sports journalist and photographer who expects to graduate in August 2021. It ended as a special moment for a young boy. And they were all really, really good.. The car then became engulfed in flames, killing all three present in the vehicle. The woman recently shared the story with Frank Knight, Frayer's coach at Moreau Catholic . Three days after Grand Canyon lost in the first round of the N.C.A.A. In the Bay Area alone, basketball culture out here is very big, and it creates communities and connects people out here. His school said in a statement: "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 third name has not yet been released. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Your loyalty was unmatched and never will be replicated. Frayer helped Grand Canyon make its first tournament appearance ever. Infectious. Our thoughts are with his family, teammates and friends during this difficult time. 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. Fox News Flash top headlines for March 25. What Ill always remember is that he persisted, Wilson said. Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. A California Highway Patrol vehicle on Interstate 5 near Lodi, that was assisting a stranded vehicle, was struck from behind by the car Frayer was in. The team secured an automatic bid with a Western Athletic Conference Tournament victory. Katie Stratman/USA Today Sports, via Reuters. In an 86-74 loss to Iowa on Saturday, the Antelopes forward had eight points, five assists and three blocks. . But when Knight received a call from another person with the same inquiry, his anxiety ramped up. The Subaru ran into a tree and burst into flames. The car then became engulfed in flames, killing all three present in the vehicle. The two talked late into evenings about losing parents at a young age, devoting themselves to their faith and counting each day as a blessing no matter the circumstances. The accident continues to be investigated. "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 officers were transported to a local hospital with 'major injuries,' according to the California Highway Patrol, but both are expected to survive.". Wilson was an assistant coach for the Lopes during the 2018-19 season. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Breaking News. On Thursday night, Knight set up a GoFundMe account for the Frayer family. Frayer also ranks fourth for career points (970) and 3-pointers made (144) while . Frayer graduated from Moreau Catholic High School before gaining a degree in communications. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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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. He finished his final class at Grand Canyon, principles of public relations, in February and earned an A. Frayer contributed 8 points and 5 assists in the 86-74 loss to Iowa. The third person was not identified yet by the San Joaquin County Coroners Office, according to the athletics department. He tweeted on Saturday, following Grand Canyon's 86-74 loss to Iowa in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, "I bleed purple FOREVER!!! Watch it below: RELATED: Sharp-shooting Iowa gets 24 from Garza to beat Grand Canyon. On Tuesday morning, his life was cut short in a car crash that also killed two other people, the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner's office confirmed Thursday. Frayer's sister . He started calling hospitals before a friend phoned, saying there had been no survivors. 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They discussed Iowa, which Gonzaga had beaten earlier in the season. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. on the interstate with his sister, Andrea Moore-Frayer, 28, and Caley Bringmann, 21. Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and senior communication major at GCU. The redshirt senior was second on the team with 20 blocks and tied for second with 14 steals. Just three days before the accident, Frayer started his 107th game for the Lopes, playing 25 minutes in GCUs NCAA Tournament debut. The school had had just one winning season in its previous eight. One of Drews first acts as coach was reaching out to Frayer to see if he wanted to return to the team. Frayer was killed along with his sister Andrea Moore and a friend in Lodi, the school said. Players told stories of how Frayer had helped them through injuries, boosted their confidence or provided a steady hand. He had spoken to Frayer the night before, and he figured nothing could have happened to him in the short time since. Michael Blinn. Frayer was 23. The team had been inseparable the previous two weeks. After logging a career-high 30 starts as a junior, Frayer was academically ineligible in the 2019-2020 season. Oscar Frayers mother, Bionca Sparrow, accepting her sons diploma on his behalf. Just in case, Knight checked Frayers Instagram. Benson kidded him about his expensive taste. "You believed in me in a way that i never believed in myself," sophomore guard Damari Milstead said on, Redshirt senior guard Mikey Dixon added on. Senior forward Oscar Frayer, who had 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists in the game against Iowa, has passed away due to injuries sustained in a car crash. Knight created aGoFundMeto help Frayer's family with funeral and memorial expenses, for those wishing to contribute. She left the door open for them, and they never came home, Knight said. All rights reserved. Much like he did at Moreau, Frayer made an impact on people from the moment he arrived at GCUs campus. The NCAA said in a statement that it joins the Grand Canyon University community in mourning the tragic loss of Oscar Frayer. UConn is No. Grand Canyon hoops' Frayer dies in car accident. I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Your loyalty is unmatched and will never be replicated. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Promising athlete Oscar Frayer, 23, tragically died after a devastating car crash on March 23, In Oscar Frayer's final game against Iowa, he gained eight points, three blocks, and a steal, The two officers involved in the crash were taken to hospital suffering major injuries, Frayer's father tragically also lost his life in a car accident, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "Also in the vehicle was Oscars sister, Andrea Moore, 28, from Stockton, California. Grand Canyon's Oscar Frayer, killed in car accident, included in 'One Shining Moment' video. ", The university added, "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. The light he shined, you could tell it wasnt really beaming like it was, McGlothan said. 4 Gone. Frank Knight spotted the crowd around the tall, skinny boy with the big head before he noticed Oscar Frayer himself. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much I will literally never forget his smile., Always remember that signature smile. Finally it caught up to him.. Frayers charisma held its power through middle school and high school, all the way to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, where he quickly became a star player and led the mens basketball team to its first N.C.A.A. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. He set the schools Division I record (since 2013) with 93 blocks and finished second in program history in steals. It was a classy move by CBS to include Frayer in its video, beloved as it is among hardcore and casual basketball fans alike. After high school, Frayer went on to become one of the most accomplished players in GCU history, appearing in 121 games over four seasons with the Lopes, scoring 970 points. Oscar Frayer was a senior basketball player at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona Credit: Reuters. Tributes poured in across social media from Frayers teammates and coaches, including first-year coach Bryce Drew. 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. 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. Love you 4. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. He was a rock star at the camp, it was crazy. The two officers were transported to a hospital with serious injuries. He played 121 games in his GCU career, averaging eight points and 4.3 rebounds. "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.". By this spring, most of the friends Frayer had grown up with had already played in the N.C.A.A. You were always going to get an emotion out of him, and he was going to get emotion out of you, said Bryce Drew, the Grand Canyon mens basketball coach. "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.". After his teams debut at the NCAA tournament, he tweeted: "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! GCU said that before the WAC Tournament in Las Vegas, assistant coach Ed Schilling, leading chapel service with the basketball players, asked if anyone in the room was ready to give their life to Jesus Christ, and Fayer raised his hand. 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 confirmed Thursday late afternoon. He was 23 years old . He, his older sister Andrea Moore and a friend died in the accident near Lodi, Calif. 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