{"id":38466,"date":"2021-03-26T15:06:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T19:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=38466"},"modified":"2021-03-29T22:08:26","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T02:08:26","slug":"grand-canyon-basketball-player-oscar-frayer-dies-in-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2021\/03\/26\/grand-canyon-basketball-player-oscar-frayer-dies-in-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Canyon Basketball Player Oscar Frayer Dies in Car Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amidst the excitement of the NCAA Tournament, tragedy has struck. Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer<\/a> died in a car accident early Tuesday morning in California. He was 23 years old.<\/p>\n

Oscar Frayer, Grand Canyon Basketball Player, Dies in Car Crash<\/h2>\n

The devastating accident took place around 2:30 a.m in Lodi, California. According to California Highway Patrol, Frayer\u2019s vehicle veered off the highway and struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle. It then hit a tree, and the SUV became engulfed in flames. All three passengers in the vehicle suffered fatal injuries. Frayer\u2019s older sister, Andrea Moore, and an unidentified third party were the other victims.<\/p>\n

For Frayer\u2019s mother, this is most tragic. When Frayer was 7 years old, his father was lost in a car accident.<\/p>\n

GCU offered their condolences, \u201cOn the court, Oscar was known as the \u201cHigh Flyer\u201d and will be remembered for his soaring dunks, tenacious defense, and game-changing blocked shots. 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Frayer\u2019s Impact<\/h3>\n

Frayer had already completed his academic requirements with a degree in Communications and was ready to attend April\u2019s commencement. His academic achievements made him a model student, and his play and composure on the court made him a model athlete.<\/p>\n

Coach Bryce Drew said, \u201cHe Was the heartbeat of our team with his vibrant energetic personality. 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

GCU won 65% of the games Frayer was on the roster and he started 107 contests for the Antelopes. His senior year, he averaged 6.6 points per game, two assists, and 2.5 rebounds. The 6\u20196\u201d swingman holds the GCU\u2019s Division I record for blocked shots (93), is fourth all-time in scoring (970) and 3-pointers (144), and tied for the most career steals (118).<\/p>\n

Frayer was a key part of GCU\u2019s fantastic season. The Antelopes earned a Western Athletic Conference title and a birth to the NCAA Tournament. In the Antelopes first round 74-86 loss to Iowa on Saturday, Frayer had eight points, three rebounds, three blocks, one steal, and five assists. It was his final game.<\/p>\n

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I bleed purple FOREVER!!!! THANK YOU LOPE NATION for the last 5 years..it\u2019s been nothing less than amazing..from President Mueller, to our coaching staff, to my brothers who I compete with everyday..it\u2019s love FOREVER. 4 Gone\ud83e\udd18\ud83c\udfff\ud83d\udc9c<\/p>\n

\u2014 Oscar Proud #\u20e34\u20e3 (@Oscar_Frayer) March 21, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n