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. 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. 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. Man, Im at a loss for words and just in shock. 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. 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. 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. He was 19. Pat Summitt, Winningest Basketball Coach in NCAA History, Dies at 64, Arizona State Fan Seen Crying During NCAA Basketball Game Gets to Comfort Players After Loss, NCAA Met With Controversy for Allegedly Giving Preferential Treatment to Mens Teams During Championships, 7th Grader Beats All Odds of Correctly Predicting NCAA Final Four. 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. 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 Antelopes standout Oscar Frayer was involved in a fatal car crash just days after playing in the NCAA tournament. Frayer was killed along with his sister Andrea Moore and a friend in Lodi, the school said. ". Trevor Brown Jr/NCAA Photos via Getty Images, 13-year-old girl leads Nebraska troopers on 100-mph chase. "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. 2. According to California Highway Patrol, Frayer's vehicle veered off the highway and struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle. 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. 15:41 GMT 26 Mar 2021. 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. By ArLuther Lee, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. TRIBUTES have poured in for a Grand Canyon University basketball star who tragically died in a car crash in California. The impact sent the patrol vehicle into a dirt embankment, leaving the officers with serious injuries. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. 2 seed Iowa in the round of 64 on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was 23 years old. 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 is mourning the loss of basketball player Oscar Frayer. '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. Frayer's older sister. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images). The tragic news comes only days after GCU got knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by Iowa on Saturday. A member of the Grand Canyon University men's basketball team has died after being involved in a car crash in California on Tuesday. He was 23. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. 4 Gone. The SUV continued into a tree and caught fire. 0:05. His Twitter bio says, "Rest In Peace Dad.". %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.. ANCHORAGE , Alaska (AP) Anchorage police have released the name of a woman killed last week in a traffic crash. 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. 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. Home. Just days after playing in the NCAA tournament, Oscar Frayer, a forward on the mens basketball team at Grand Canyon University, died Tuesday in a vehicle accident near Lodi, California, the schools athletics department said Thursday. Frayer, a senior, played all four of his collegiate seasons with Grand Canyon. A college player dies in a car crash, three days after playing in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 10 News app. "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. 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. When he was just 7 years old, Frayer lost his father in a car accident, according to a story on the athletics department website. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. SACRAMENTO Calif. (KTXL) An Oakland native with a promising future in basketball died along with two others in a fatal car crash early this week in San Joaquin County. Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com
He was 23. . 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). GCU announced his. Frayer, a senior, was a four-year starter at Grand Canyon and completed his academic requirements to graduate in April. and
He was 23 years old. 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 . According to ESPN , the 23-year-old basketball star was involved in a . "We love O," Drewsaid. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer (right), his older sister and a friend died early on Tuesday in a car accident near Lodi, California just days after the senior. Frayer had nine points and two assists in that game. 4 Gone. King World Productions Inc. 2022 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Just watched you play a couple days ago and now youre gone. from behind by the car Frayer was in as two officers were assisting a stranded vehicle . Frayer also ranksfourth for career points (970) and 3-pointers made (144) while coming within one swipe of the career-steals record. The SUV continued into a tree and caught fire. He was 23. 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. and
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The vehicle with Frayer in it rear-ended the patrol vehicle, hit a tree and then burst into flames, according to The Sacramento Bee. Frayer, 23, his older sister Andrea Moore, and a friend died in the crash, the Antelopes athletics department said. 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. Loved. 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He was set to participate in the school's commencement ceremony next month. Frayer's teammates reacted to the news of his death on social media. Some suffered sudden cardiac death, which has a higher incidence in basketball among young athletes. It was Grand Canyon's first NCAA Tournament appearance. They're coming off a 61-52 win at UT-Rio Grande Valley led by the 12 points and 10 rebounds of Evan Zars. Some suffered from the heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is more common in African Americans. He ranks fourth in scoring (970 points) and made three-pointers (144), and made the WAC All-Defense team . You were one-of-a-kind and one of the most upbeat and energetic people Ive ever been around. 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