Sophomore forward Nate Renfro has been named captain for USF's men's basketball team for the 2016-17 season, head coach Kyle Smith announced today.
 
Renfro, a native of Tucson, Ariz., was a unanimous selection for this honor in a vote of the players and coaching staff.
 
"Nate embodies everything the USF basketball program strives for," said Smith. "He has an outstanding attitude, work ethic and excels in the classroom as well as in the community. We could not be more proud to have someone of such high character represent this historic program."
 
USF opens the 2016-17 season this Friday night against Illinois-Chicago. Tip-off is at 8:00 p.m. and the game will be preceded by the USF-Sacramento State women's game which gets underway at 6:00 p.m. Both games mark the USF coaching debuts of Kyle Smith and Molly Goodenbour. As part of the evening's festivities, USF's 2016 WCC Women's Championship banner will be unveiled in between games of the doubleheader.
 
Fans may purchase general admission tickets for just $11 – a $14 savings off the normal price of $25. The special $11 tickets may be purchased on-line at USFDons.com/tickets by using the promo code 11/11, or at the Sobrato Center box office on the day of the game.
 
In addition, all children 12-under will be admitted free to the game.