Who Should the Knicks Pick? Having dealt away their first-round draft pick in the 2010 Tracy McGrady trade, the Knicks" hopes for adding depth will now have to be realized in the second round. But while rotation-ready players are seldom found outside the top 30, the past two drafts have seen the Knicks walk away with a pair of finds - Landry Fields (2010) and Josh Harrellson (2011) - who both ended up making rookie year contributions. This year's draft - which will be shown Thursday on ESPN - is one of the deepest in recent years. But it also marks one of the least dramatic, with many first-round mock boards showing similar selections. Where things get jumbled is in the second round, where "upside" becomes more difficult to pin down, and the line between contributor and roster flotsam can be thin. The Knicks remain in serious need of depth, youth, and healthy bodies. Here is a look at three potential prospects for the Knicks, and how each could fill various needs. Scott Machado - PG, Iona. Machado was one of the country's most effective players in transition, where his combination of speed, strength, and quickness helped propel him into the national spotlight. A Bronx native, Machado would have a built-in fan base in Madison Square Garden. His defense and shooting - though the latter has improved markedly - remain question marks. But if the team has Jeremy Lin, and re-signs J.R. Smith-and uses its cap space ripe for additional firepower-it's likely Machado's scoring will be the least of the Knicks" concerns. William Buford - SG, Ohio State. As the dead-eye outside to Jared Sullinger's beastly inside, Buford - projected as a late second-rounder - continued with his steady growth last season, finishing second on the Buckeyes in scoring. With his near 6 foot 10 wingspan, he's also a capable defender, having teamed with Aaron Craft to form one of the more formidable backcourt defensive duos in the country. With Iman Shumpert's knee injury likely to keep the second-year swingman out of commission for the first month of the season, having a stopgap like Buford - not quite Shumpert's equal on defense, but certainly a more effective floor-spacing shooter - could prove prudent for the Knicks, even if the pick lacks in flash. Jae Crowder - F, Marquette. Currently the favorite of ESPN's Chad Ford to end up with the Knicks, Crowder exploded onto the scene with a stellar senior season in which he led the Golden Eagles in scoring and rebounding while drastically improving his shooting and overall offensive efficiency. A five-tool defensive stopper, Crowder's versatility should help him carve out minutes regardless of where he ends up. And while his size (6 foot 5 in shoes) has given the biggest pause to scouts, his off-the-ball effectiveness, leadership, and seemingly bottomless energy could prove a coup for a Knicks squad in desperate need of niche-friendly role players not afraid to get after it.