ESPN's Myron Medcalf provided details of the crash via local authorities: "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. Knight was told that Sparrow couldnt talk. He wanted to finish his two remaining classes online and play professionally overseas. Much like he did at Moreau, Frayer made an impact on people from the moment he arrived at GCUs campus. IMAGN. Grand Canyon senior forward Oscar Frayer was among three killed in a car accident on Tuesday morning, the school announced Thursday. Moreau Catholic's Oscar Frayer (21) saves an out of bounds ball while playing Miramonte during the first period of their North Coast Section Division 3 boys basketball championship game at . Even though I wasnt as close to him as some of his friends, knowing someone and seeing how fragile life is, it affects everyone., Oscar, he was like a promise, Knight said, adding: The village really surrounded this young man to make sure that his full potential could be realized. In Oscar Frayer's final game against Iowa, he gained eight points, three blocks, and a steal Credit: Reuters. The 6ft 6inch senior forward is believed to have been raised by his mother after his father's untimely death. Love you 4. Oscar Frayer of the Grand Canyon Lopes reaches for a rebound in the second half of the game against the Utah Utes during the Wooden Legacy Tournament. The 2021 Subaru SUV careered off the road and hit the rear of the two officers vehicle, before colliding with a tree. I took all of our late night drives and convos for granted. Wilson was an assistant coach for the Lopes during the 2018-19 season. He showed us what humility and patience and dignity truly are, Major said. https://t.co/rNd47znpsS. Focused on a million cash, thats the vision! 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. We've received your submission. Frayer scored eight points in his final game. Frayers decision to play for Grand Canyon University lured other players to the team. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The officers were transported to a local hospital with 'major injuries,' according to the California Highway Patrol, but both are expected to survive.". "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. 2023 Cable News Network. Once he decided he was coming, at least seven other kids decided to come, too, Knight said. Enrollment has increased from nearly 1,000 students in 2008 to an anticipated 25,000 this fall. Two other passengers were killed in the tragic car crash on Tuesday, March 24. She handed the phone to a friend who was consoling her. helped the college navigate its transition. Gabe McGlothan, a teammate, doubted he would ever talk to Frayer again. He had made an impact at two schools and in two communities because of basketball, and had made the most of a second opportunity after, for a time, losing his way. The mom said Oscar stopped everything he was doing and spent like 20 minutes with this kid in the store, Knight said. Frayer graduated from Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California. I know your pops is proud! Grand Canyon has pledged to offer full scholarships to Frayers nieces and nephews, including EJ. 1 in the 2023-24 men's Way-Too-Early Top 25. The California Highway Patrol said a patrol vehicle had been pulled over to help a semi-truck driver that had broken down on the side of the road early Thursday. The 2021 Subaru SUV careered off the road and hit the rear of the two officers vehicle, before colliding with a tree. 7,514 Followers, 929 Following, 36 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Oscar Frayer (@oscarfrayer) Grand Canyon basketball standout Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in Northern California early Tuesday morning, according to a release from the school. I am so thankful I was able to coach you and spend this year with you., CoachBryceDrew (@BryceDrewCoach) March 26, 2021. 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 said Thursday. Frayer was a sixth . This news will be devastating to the fanbase as many . He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. And junior guardRashad Smithwrote on IG: "To my brother big O. I appreciate everything that youve taught me and thankful for every memory with you. And that is what you get, this kid right here, Oscar Frayer. RELATED: Two officers injured in deadly I-5 crash near Lodi are expected to survive, CHP says, I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! When he woke up the next morning, $50,000 and many notes had already poured in. The way Frayer bounced back, Wilson said, should be an example for others about how to get back up when youve fallen down. Also please keep the families and friends of Andrea Moore in your hearts and pray for the two California Highway Patrol officers who were injured in the accident.". Wilhelm, who has worked for The State Press, is working for the Phoenix news bureau. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. "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. He also averaged 6.6 points per game while starting all 24 of Grand Canyon's contests. 4 Gone. "We love O," Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew said in a statement. 0:24. 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. Get his butt back to school. Frayer, a senior forward known as High Flyer, posted eight points, five assists, and three blocks in the Antelopes season-ending 86-74 loss to Iowa in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Your loyalty is unmatched and will never be replicated. Frayer's vehicle hit a tree and became engulfed in flames. 0:04. A second victim, 28-year-old Andrea Moore from Stockton,also died. Frayer was from Oakland, California, and attended Moreau Catholic High School before committing to GCU in 2016. 2023 Cronkite News. Left: Oscar Frayer, shown at his high school graduation, was preparing to graduate in April from Grand Canyon University before a car accident took the popular basketball players life. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. It depicted a live story, reflecting that Frayer had recently been active on the site. Both officers were rushed to hospital with "major injuries" after the crash, according to the CHP, yet the pair are expected to survive. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about forward Oscar Frayer on ESPN. You looked over me when i was the new kid on the block in high school and in college. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality, Drew said in a university release. Frayer was a defensive star for Grand Canyon, which won the WAC and gave No. 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. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and a senior communications major at the college. He was leading us and leading that school.. Scored in double figures for the first time in his second career game with 13 points and seven rebounds against Penn State on Nov. 15, 2016. 2023 Cronkite News. #O4Ever pic.twitter.com/OsHT8CLlz2. Grand Canyon hired Drew to replace Majerle in March 2020. 15 seed in the tournament and faced the heavily favored Iowa Hawkeyes, who were seeded second. Fox News Flash top headlines for March 25. He could have done it online and took the two classes and they could have sent the degree to him, Knight said. 4 Gone. When Knight spoke to Frayer about his academic ineligibility, Frayer was adamant about not returning to school. Grand Canyon University. Frayer developed a plan of weekly check-ins with Sean Pryor, the basketball teams director of student-athlete development. He was a rock star at the camp, it was crazy. Published He was occasionally sidetracked on this journey, friends and coaches said, but he righted himself through a network of mentors and coaches and the devotion of his mother, Bionca Sparrow. All rights reserved. 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. The team had been inseparable the previous two weeks. Finally it caught up to him.. Alina Nelson is a sports journalist and photographer who expects to graduate in August 2021. The Subaru ran into a tree and burst into flames. 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., Drew also wrote a longer message on Twitter to Frayer that included, O. They were pronounced dead at the scene. We wrapped our arms around him and made him part of our family, and put him around a whole bunch of Black men who were successful, so he could see it. Grand Canyon Antelopes senior and men's basketball standout Oscar Frayer died Tuesday in a car accident, the university confirmed Thursday. Legal Statement. He finished his final class at Grand Canyon, principles of public relations, in February and earned an A. Follow him on Twitter @azc_obert. On Thursday night, Knight set up a GoFundMe account for the Frayer family. The third person was not identified yet by the San Joaquin County Coroners Office, according to the athletics department. Frayer was 23. Dan Majerle, the former Phoenix Suns player, had become Grand Canyons coach, and he contacted Knight, saying that he wanted to build around Frayer. Friends remember him for his energy, smile and generosity, like the time he ran into a mother and son at a grocery store. */. . 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Frayer's sister, Andrea, was the mother of four children all under nine years old. UConn is No. The accident continues to be investigated. He hoped that his success in becoming the first man on his mothers side of the family to finish college would establish a path for his young nephews and nieces to emulate. Listed at 6-feet, 6-inches and 190 pounds, Frayer served as a starter during the Antelopes' first NCAA Tournament appearance on Saturday. Two other passengers were killed in the tragic car crash on Tuesday, March 24. Oscar Frayer was a senior basketball player at Grand Canyon University in Pheonix, Arizona. Frayer working out before the 2020-21 season. Frayer's older sister, Andrea . The redshirt senior was second on the team with 20 blocks and tied for second with 14 steals. 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. Two CHP officers had stopped to assist a disabled tractor trailer in the southbound lanes when a 2021 Subaru SUV veered from the the road and rear-ended the stopped CHP patrol vehicle, the statement said. Appeared in 31 games, including 25 starts. #Legacy #BigO pic.twitter.com/SBiw7Kmhj9. Frayer, who is from Oakland and graduated from Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, California,was 23. Per Medcalf, GCU will have a"celebration of life" service at GCU Arena on Tuesday to honor Frayer and others in the school community who have died during the 2020-21 academic year. Mann you just graduated and your a champion. 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