Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard wants Greg Oden to focus on his defense and rebounding.

Pritchard is watching Oden as he participates in USA Basketball's three-day minicamp in order to gauge his improvement this week.

"We want to see progress, that's what we want to see," Pritchard said. "We'd like for him to play well so he can get some confidence and feel good about the work he has put in."

Oden, the first overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, is coming off his rookie season and has dealt with a myriad of injuries.

"We know he has been working hard this summer," Pritchard said. "He's put in some work -- really good work -- with Coach (Bill) Bayno this summer. We want to see some improvement."

Oden averaged 8.9 points, seven rebounds and 1.13 blocked shots in 61 games last season.

"We want to see him run the floor and do the things he does best. Playing defense, being an effective rebounder -- offensive boards and putbacks," Pritchard said. "We're looking to see him be able to guard a couple of different positions and be the physical presence down low like we know he is."