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College basketball player dies in car accident days after playing in NCAA Tournament
By SDS Staff
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Tragic news in the world of college basketball to pass along.
Phoenix, Arizona-based Grand Canyon University has announced the passing of Oscar Frayer just days after he played for the Antelopes in the NCAA Tournament. Frayer was in a car accident earlier this week in Northern California.
“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. “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, who arrived at Grand Canyon from Oakland, California, started in the team’s 86-74 loss to Iowa in the opening round of the tournament last week. Frayer had 8 points, 5 assists, 3 blocks and a steal in the game.
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. Frayer’s vehicle hit a tree and became engulfed in flames. The officers were transported to a local hospital with “major injuries,” according to the California Highway Patrol, but both are expected to survive.
Frayer’s older sister, Andrea Moore, and a third person in their vehicle were also killed in the crash, according to the school.
A senior who had already graduated, Frayer was set to participate in the school’s upcoming commencement ceremony. He was 23.
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