Mar 16, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard London Perrantes (32) dribbles the ball against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

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The New York Knicks will reportedly work out Virginia Cavaliers point guard and 2017 NBA Draft prospect London Perrantes on Friday, June 9.

The New York Knicks are in pursuit of a point guard in the 2017 NBA Draft. Whether or not that prospect is found in the first or second round of the 2017 NBA Draft, the Knicks are coming around to the need for a quality player at the position of prominence.

As New York scours the incoming draft class for prospects who can help facilitate the growth of the organization, an unheralded point guard has surfaced as a viable option.

The Knicks have a pair of foundational pieces in power forward Kristaps Porzingis and center Willy Hernangomez. It’s still searching for answers along the perimeter, namely at the point guard position.

According to Ian Begley of ESPN New York, one of the prospects whom the Knicks are going to host on Friday, June 9 is Virginia Cavaliers point guard London Perrantes.

UVA’s London Perrantes is expected to work out for the Knicks on Friday, league sources told ESPN.

Perrantes is projected as either a late second-round draft pick or an undrafted free agent.

Perrantes stands at just under 6’2″ with a 6’3″ wingspan and a strong 200-pound frame. He played in a system that emphasized ball movement and defensive intensity over individual brilliance, which required a great deal of sacrifice.

The 22-year-old Perrantes embodied those traits as a pesky defender who proved comfortable playing both with and without the ball during his four-year career.

If the Knicks plan to run the triangle offense, then a versatile point guard like Perrantes could be an ideal contributor.

Between his junior and senior seasons, Perrantes converted 143 3-point field goals on 42.8 percent shooting. He wasn’t a true facilitator, but was a catalyst on offense in the way he put his teammates in the right spots.

Between his defensive intensity and offensive versatility, Perrantes could be a steal of a selection or post-draft signing.

Nothing is imminent, but London Perrantes is a prospect worth considering for the New York Knicks and their fans.