I think if I had one year of college, I'd have done better with the mental part [of the NBA].

To represent the United States in international competition is special recognition that not many players receive and I am really looking forward to helping USA Basketball regain its status in international basketball.

In college you learn about college

I think blocking a shot at a crucial point of the game is the most incredible feeling.

It's a huge, huge pressure that so many people depend on you. The type of player I am and people look at me to come out and perform a certain way. Not being able to play on the biggest stage of the season, it's frustrating. One thing I wanted to do was not be frustrated about it and figure out what I can do to change and better myself on the court.

We are a terrible defensive team right now. We're not putting forth the maximum effort that we need to put forth, especially in our position. You'd think that we'd put forth that maximum effort to not only win the game, but to get a good rhythm to get into the playoffs.

I want to be in the best winning situation. I don't want to be around anybody who's just interested in playing out the season and then going home for the summer.