The crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, when the Subaru Frayer was in rear-ended a California Highway Patrol vehicle pulled off to the side of Interstate-5 South. But Frayer caught Miller-Moore by surprise. His Moreau Catholic High School coach, Frank Knight, tweeted about how proud he was of Frayer for staying at GCU after he lost eligibility his junior season to complete his degree. Frayer, a 6-foot-6 senior guard/forward, started in Grand Canyon's 86-74 loss to Iowa in the first round of the NCAA tournament last week. Bishop Montgomery's Blake Miles tries to steal the ball from Moreau's Oscar Frayer at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, CA on Saturday, March 29,. The woman recently shared the story with Frank Knight, Frayer's coach at Moreau Catholic . 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. I will literally never forget his smile., Always remember that signature smile. "We love O," Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew said in a statement. (Photo by Alina Nelson/Cronkite News), Oscar Frayer was known for his smile. I'll never forget all them talks we had bro. Follow him on Twitter @azc_obert. It was his 107th start for the Antelopes, seeing him finish the game with eight points, three blocks, and a steal. Heartbroken Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew said: "We love 'O.' It was his 107th start third-most in the Antelopes' Division I era. Accidents that take promising young lives are all too common. In the Bay Area alone, basketball culture out here is very big, and it creates communities and connects people out here. Frayers decision to play for Grand Canyon University lured other players to the team. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about forward Oscar Frayer on ESPN. 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. Nick Selbe. With no football team at the school, basketball is its big-ticket sport, and a rowdy student section named the Havocs reflects the programs popularity on campus. GCU had heard of the accident in Lodi, Calif., but was not able to confirm Frayer's death until Thursday evening. Oscar Frayer, 23, died in the crash near Lodi on Tuesday alongside his older sister, Andrea Moore, and a friend, the university said in a statement. He also averaged 6.6 points per game while starting all 24 of Grand Canyon's contests. Grand Canyon Antelopes senior and men's basketball standout Oscar Frayer died Tuesday in a car accident, the university confirmed Thursday. The 23-year-old was traveling with his sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, and one other passenger on I-5 SB south of Walnut Grove Road when their Subaru collided with the rear of a California Highway Patrol car on the side of the road assisting a disabled tractor-trailer around 2:30 a.m. I'm rattled right now. Will never forget the talk we had on the plane back to AZ the most real talk weve ever had never thought you would go so soon .I will never forget how far youve come as a person and to help your brothers with anything and be the big brother that we all needed, forever in our hearts. Im so so proud of you! Oscar Frayer, 23, was a forward for the team and a senior communications major at the college. By Jonathan Abrams. 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. Frayer was a sixth grader attending Knights basketball camp, but even at that young age, he radiated magnetism. PHOENIX It started out as a chance encounter. 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.". She handed the phone to a friend who was consoling her. 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 Oakland, Calif., native graduated with a degree in communications and was set to walk at GCU commencement in April. ", I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! The accident continues to be investigated. Just three days before the accident, Frayer started his 107th game for the Lopes, playing 25 minutes in GCUs NCAA Tournament debut. 11:25 PM EDT, Thu March 25, 2021. Frayer was from Oakland, California, and attended Moreau Catholic High School before committing to GCU in 2016. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast). Life is something that is so precious and i took you for granted. All rights reserved. Its Covid. tournament, with graduation ceremonies a few weeks away, Frayer, 23, returned home to Northern California to visit his family and friends. Knight broke down. 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 . He also came back to gain his degree last spring. Frayer, 23, died in a March 23 car accident just three days following the Antelopes' first-round loss to Iowa in the NCAA Tournament. Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in northern California at around 2.30am on Tuesday morning. Just before the game, Lawrence messaged Frayer that he was proud of him and loved him. Grand Canyon University always will remember Oscar Frayer, the man with the electric smile, the big hops and the vibrant spirit, a basketball player who was more about helping others . Knight created aGoFundMeto help Frayer's family with funeral and memorial expenses, for those wishing to contribute. Oscar Frayer died in a car accident in northern California at around 2.30am on Tuesday morning. Frayer was killed along with his sister Andrea Moore and a friend in Lodi, the school said. "He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Frayer celebrating with his teammates on the sideline during a game in his last season at G.C.U. Grand Canyon University. Legal Statement. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Anyone can read what you share. Frayer, Moore-Frayer and Bringmann were killed. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Many of Frayer's teammatesspoke on Twitter and Instagram following the news of his death, with some remembrances below. He was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant, energetic personality. Grand Canyon University basketball standout and graduate Oscar Frayer, his older sister Andrea Moore and a friend died early Tuesday in a vehicle crash near Lodi, California. veered off the highway, slammed into the back of the patrol car, struck a tree and erupted in flames. They were pronounced dead at the scene. His older sister . UP-AND-COMING basketball star Oscar Frayer passed away in a devastating crash at the age of just 23. I am blessed to be your sidekick for so many years and hope that one day we can meet again, so that you can brag to me how you made the tournament before me. OSCAR FRAYER PHOTOS. Infectious. Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital. Loved ones said he had finally found his footing in life. It is every basketball players dream to play in March Madness, said Lawrence, who went to the tournament with St. Johns. In a cruel twist of fate, it has emerged that Oscar's father, also named Oscar, died in a car accident when his son was just seven years old. 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. The mom said Oscar stopped everything he was doing and spent like 20 minutes with this kid in the store, Knight said. 7,514 Followers, 929 Following, 36 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Oscar Frayer (@oscarfrayer) Its a blessing to even be here.. 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. 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. 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. ", Redshirt senior guard Mikey Dixon added onIG: "I never thought the tournament would have been my last days with you brother. McGlothan said he was comforted by knowing that Frayer had recently volunteered to lead the team in the Lords Prayer and had dedicated his life to Christ at one of the teams final chapels. 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. And that is what you get, this kid right here, Oscar Frayer. Frayers father Oscar, who suffered from sleep apnea, died in a car crash after falling asleep at the wheel, according to an article on GCUs website. The woman recently shared the story with Frank Knight, Frayer's coach at Moreau Catholic . 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. Frank Knight spotted the crowd around the tall, skinny boy with the big head before he noticed Oscar Frayer himself. The total had doubled within a day. He was 23 years old . 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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The redshirt senior was second on the team with 20 blocks and tied for second with 14 steals. He wanted to finish his two remaining classes online and play professionally overseas. 3/26/2021 6:15 AM PT. or redistributed. Paulina Porizkova just turned 58 and she celebrated her birthday by showing off her toned abs and legs . The crazy thing is, exactly what he did for Moreau, he did the exact thing at G.C.U., Knight said. The former All-WAC Defensive Team honoree holds the Lopes' Division I-era record for career-blocked shots with 93. After his teams debut at the NCAA tournament, he tweeted: "I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Published Oscar Frayer (Photo courtesy of Twitter/@GCU_MBB) Less than 72 hours after playing 25 minutes in Grand Canyon's NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa, forward Oscar Frayer tragically lost his life in a car crash near Lodi, California, at the age of 23. 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