SEATTLE--Cole Dickerson has a sense of belonging.

He glides up and down the court at the University of Washington's Hec Edmundson Pavilion with seeming ease, even though he is only a true freshman in his first year at the University of San Francisco after graduating from Federal Way High School.

His 6-foot, 7-inch frame is an asset for the Dons, as is his shooting touch that includes setting up for outside attempts.

"I feel real comfortable out there," said Dickerson. "We've played Louisville and some great teams, so it's a real great atmosphere."

San Francisco lost Saturday's game to the Huskies at the UW by an 80-52 score, with Dickerson making two points in 11 minutes of playing time. Dickerson made his only shot -- a jumper -- for 1-for-1 totals and hauled down three rebounds -- all on the defensive side.

Dickerson came into the University of Washington game averaging similar statistics, with a 10.8 average for minutes played -- including time in all nine of the previous games. Dickerson's season shooting totals were 10-for-21 with a 2-for-7 total from three-point range. He had 4-for-4 shooting from the free-throw line and an average of 3.2 rebounds.

"He's going to be a good one," said USF assistant sports information director Ryan McCrary.

Dickerson will continue to work on his game, and has three years to go at San Francisco.

"I couldn't be happier," Dickerson said. "I'm playing at the varsity level as a freshman."

Dickerson has big shoes to fill as he continues to play college ball -- and possibly when he plays beyond that.

Cole Dickerson is the younger brother of Michael Dickerson, who starred for the University of Arizona in Tucson and went on to play professional basketball for the Houston Rockets and Vancouver Grizzlies.

Michael Dickerson also played for Federal Way High School, after two seasons at crosstown Decatur High School.

Cole Dickerson chose San Francisco after a visit to the Dons' campus.

"The coaches are great coaches," said Dickerson of what swayed him the San Francisco way. "They have a lot of knowledge to pass on to me."

The Dons are coached by Rex Walters, who is assisted by Danny Yoshikawa, Michael Lee and Justin Bauman. Jack Kennedy is the director of basketball operations.

Dickerson, a business administration major, left Federal Way with fond memories.

They included a state Class 4A championship in 2009, a second place finish in 2008 and a third place finish in 2010.

"All four years were the best years of my life," Dickerson said.