It took a few years, but USA Basketball now has elite-level players clamoring to represent their country.

"Whatever they want, I'm willing to do to be on the team," said Derrick Rose.

O.J. Mayo, who entered the NBA last season along with Rose, is willing to do whatever it takes as well.

"Whatever it takes," Mayo said. "I'm trying to get a job, man. I'll dive on the floor, wipe the sweat off the floor, whatever I got to do. I have an open mind and I'm willing to learn.

"To have an opportunity to wear USA across the jersey on your chest and compete with these guys and get better with them this week has been unique for all of us."

Thus far, Kevin Durant has been the most talked about player in USA Basketball's workouts.

"He's a world-class talent with a world-class attitude," coach Mike Krzyzewski said. "He's a very unique players, a perimeter player at 6-11. I was impressed with his defense (Thursday).

"Going forward, we want length. We may not have bulk, but if we have length that's a good thing. He gives us good length."