UCLA sophomore point guard Russell Westbrook will be the flavor of the day at their Westchester campus when the Knicks New York Knicks conduct their first pre-draft workouts in preparation for the June 26 NBA draft.

Teams weren't allowed to work out players until today. The Knicks select sixth and Westbrook could go anywhere from 5 to 12.

Two other intriguing prospects on hand are shot-blocking center JaVale McGee, a Nevada junior who will also work out today and is expected to be taken in the mid-first-round, and 6-8 forward Joe Alexander of West Virginia, considered a late lottery pick. Donnie Walsh has said the club needs shot-blockers.

Isiah Thomas, still employed by the Knicks, was not at the Orlando pre-draft camp nor is he expected to attend the workouts.

Arizona sophomore Chase Budinger, senior Georgia guard Sundiata Gaines, Arkansas center Steven Hill also will be in Westchester.

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