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In a special edition of "Hilltop Hoops: The Season" airing on Comcast SportsNet California throughout the month, the San Francisco men's basketball team is chronicled through compelling stories, features and news highlighting the tradition-rich program.

Freshman Nate Renfro takes the Dons Spotlight, in this highlighted vignette from the episode. The 6-7 forward from Tucson, Ariz., recalls his decision to come to USF, and the connection he has to the city, staff and team that brought him to California.

"You want high skill kids – kids that can play the game of basketball, who love the game of basketball," noted assistant coach Sundance Wicks. "And then you want high motor kids with an internal grit and a 'want to' to get better. They beauty of that is that Nate's grit and want to carries over to into all three phases."

After a roller coaster journey that got him to the Hilltop, he is on an upward trajectory for the Dons, contributing 4.8 points on .508 shooting and 3.5 rebounds a game thus far in his first year for the Green and Gold. Beyond basketball, Renfro is working hard in the classroom to build on his 4.0 high school grade point average as he navigates the rigorous studies at USF.

"I think he's really going to be a guy that maximizes everything that this University can offer him in terms of an education, in terms of playing," said associate head coach Frank Allocco. "I just love what I see in him, and he has a thirst for greatness and he's totally committed to being a great man both on and off the court."

Originally debuting on Comcast SportsNet California over the weekend, the episode will re-air nine more times to close out the month of January. This week, the show can be seen today at 5:30 p.m., twice on Thursday evening, and Friday at 9 p.m.

On Thursday, fans can catch the Dons on CSNCA both before and after USF takes on Bay Area rival Santa Clara. Tune into Hilltop Hoops at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m., and set the dial to CSN Bay Area at 8 p.m. to watch the Dons and the Broncos in action from the Leavey Center.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, CSNCA can usually be found on channel 698 for DirecTV customers, 438 on the Dish Network, 412-01 on Dish Hopper packages, 767 on U-Verse and 41 on most Comcast packages. CSN Bay Area can typically be located on channel 686 for DirecTV subscribers, 419 on Dish Network, and 412-09 on Dish Hopper packages, 770 on AT&T U-verse and 40 on Comcast.

Check local listings for your cable provider's station guide and additional air dates and times.