Izbornik Krzyzewski je na popis putnika za London uvrstio Russella Westbrooka, Jamesa Hardena, Kevina Duranta (Oklahoma City Thunder), Chrisa Paula, Blakea Griffina (LA Clippers), Carmela Anthonyja, Tysona Chandlera (New York Knicks), Kobea Bryanta (LA Lakers), Andrea Iguodalu (Philadelphia 76ers), LeBrona Jamesa (Miami Heat), Kevina Lovea (Minnesota Timberwolves) i Derona Williamsa (Brooklyn Nets).
Zbog ozljeda nastup za reprezentanciju SAD otkazali su Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat), Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls), Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic), LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland Trail Blazers), Lamar Odom i Chauncey Billups (LA Clippers), a za vrijeme priprema otpao je prvi izbor "drafta" Anthony Davis (New Orleans Hornets).