I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Heres how chilly it will be. He was 23 years old. This was Grand Canyons first mens NCAA tournament appearance. After logging a career-high 30 starts as a junior, Frayer was academically ineligible in the 2019-2020 season. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer, who appeared in the team's NCAA Tournament game last week, died Tuesday in a car accident that also claimed the lives of his older sister. Andrea Moore is the older sister of Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Oscar Frayer, 23. (RELATED:David Hookstead Is The TrueKingIn TheNorthWhen It Comes To College Football). "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!!" His big day was highlighted by a huge swat on Iowa's Connor McCaffery as he climbed the ladder to complete a remarkable chasedown block. The Oakland, California, native had earned his degree in communications and was scheduled to attend a graduation ceremony in April. COMPLEX participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COMPLEX gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. The three occupants in other car were pronounced dead on scene. Frayer's father, "Big Oscar," died in a crash when the younger Frayer was 7. All three victims causes of death are pending. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Grand Canyon University is mourning the loss of basketball player Oscar Frayer. pic.twitter.com/rNd47znpsS. NBA Reporter Sekou . "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.". 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.". "We love O," head coach Bryce Drew said in a statement. 2023 Cable News Network. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Grand Canyon University hoops star Oscar Frayer -- who scored 8 points in his team's NCAA Tournament game Saturday -- died in a car crash Tuesday school officials confirmed. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. Mum, 22, who posed as single parent to scrounge 13,600 in handouts while living with boyfriend is spared jail, Arrogant Macron REFUSES to apologise for his disastrous Covid strategy despite soaring cases and vaccine scandals, she was involved in a catastrophic car crash. "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. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. Frayer graduated with a Communications degree from GCU and was getting ready to attend commencement. Did you encounter any technical issues? While Iowa went on to defeat GCU with a score of 86-74, Oscar had three blocks and five assists in the game. All 3 passengers in the SUV -- which included Frayer's older sister, Andrea Moore -- tragically died. According to sources, Grand Canyon forward Oscar Frayer has passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident. His father passed away in a car accident when he was just 7. It resulted in him starting all 24 games in the 2020-2021 season while helping guide the team to its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance at the Division I level. Oscar tweeted after the game. It was three days after he played in the NCAA tournament pic.twitter.com/nyXkSe5rWj, Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 26, 2021. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "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. Upon the collision, their vehicle continued into a tree and caught fire. "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 message said. "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 7 at the time. allow this 55-story condo tower to get built? 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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, who made the all-defensive team for the Western Athletic Conference as a sophomore, owns the school record for blocks in the Division I era. Discovery Company. 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. ", I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! UP-AND-COMING basketball star Oscar Frayer passed away in a devastating crash at the age of just 23 The "High Flyer" tragically died on March 23, 2021. Bringmann studied at Pima Community College in Arizona, where she played on their volleyball team, according to the Pima athletic departments website. Third victim identified in crash that killed basketball player Oscar Frayer, Oakland native Oscar Frayer dies days after playing in first NCAA Tournament, New cold front heads to Bay Area. "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!!" 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. 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. The Lopes announced late Thursday night that the basketball star, his sister and a friend were killed Tuesday in a car accident in California. Grand Canyon University is mourning the loss of basketball player Oscar Frayer. Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Oscar Frayer just played last weekend in the NCAA Tournament against Iowa. school officials confirmed. Condolences to his family, friends, and the GCU basketball program. News of Frayers death casta dark shadow over GCUs standout season. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends during this horrific time. The third person was not identified yet by the San Joaquin County Coroners Office, according to the athletics department. Oscar Frayer and his sister Andrea Moore were involved in a horror smash, just days after he showed off his skills at an NCAA tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. "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. Grand Canyon basketball standout Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in Northern California early Tuesday morning, according to a release from the school. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Andrea died alongside her brother after the 2021 Subaru SUV they were travelling in smashed into a California Highway Patrol vehicle on Tuesday March 24, 2021. Frayer played 26 minutes in GCU's loss to Iowa on Saturday. According to the school, the 23-year-old athlete died in a car crash in California on March 23 . While Iowa went on to defeat GCU with a score of 86-74, Oscar had three blocks and five assists in the game. According to the school, the 23-year-old athlete died in a car crash in California on March 23. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer, who appeared in the teams NCAA Tournament game last week, died Tuesday in a car accident that also claimed the lives of his older sister and a friend, the school said. "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.". when their vehicle collided with the rear of a California Highway Patrol car that was on the side of the road assisting a disabled tractor-trailer. The mens hoops team secured its firstWAC championship titleearlier this month and made its first-ever NCAA tournament appearance with the No. Oscar Frayer Death - Obituary / Car Accident : Grand Canyon University Oscar Frayer Dies in Car Accident Just Days After Playing in NCAA Tournament. Two Bay Area bakeries are opening with similar names. Death is always sad, but its substantially sadder when we lose a young person with the world at their fingertips. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. We love you O and will see you again in heaven. Oscar Frayer #4 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 at Titan Gym on November 23, 2018 in . Unfortunately for Oscar Frayer of Grand Canyon University, it was the last high point of his life. Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in northern California at around 2.30am on Tuesday morning. One officer has been released from hospital while the condition of other officer is unknown. All three were pronounced dead at the scene of the horrific accident. Frayer originally committed to Cal as a high school recruit but later decommitted and signed with Grand Canyon's program under Dan Majerle in 2016. IE 11 is not supported. Please pray for her family and friends. A DISASTROUS car crash in California has killed a budding basketball player, his older sister, and an unidentified passenger, while leaving two patrol officers seriously injured. The university also released a statement on Oscar's passing this week. News the vehicle hit a parked patrol car and two officers were injured. Rapper E-40 alleges racial bias after he was ejected from Kings-Warriors Only 15% of Bay Area cities have met Californias housing plan deadline. Should S.F. The two California Highway Patrol officers involved in the collision were taken to hospital with "major injuries", but both are expected to survive. The elder Oscar Frayer died in a car accident when young Oscar was 7, according to a story on the athletics department website . Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Oscar Frayer attempts to block shot during a first-round game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality,Grand Canyonshead coach Bryce Drew said. Frayer supposedly passed on from wounds upheld in the disaster on Tuesday. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. He was 23. "I am so thankful I was able to coach you and spend this year with you. Grand Canyon University hoops star Oscar Frayer -- who scored 8 points in his team's NCAA Tournament game Saturday -- died in a car crash Tuesday . Bringmann touted being fluent in Japanese as an interesting fact about herself and aspired to be a translator for large corporations or the government, according to her bios on the Pima athletic departments website. Grand Canyon University basketball star Oscar Frayer left his mark in the team's record book during a decorated playing career. All three passengers were pronounced dead at the scene. "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. 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