The Nets have worked out a host of prospects in advance of next month’s NBA draft, but arguably none are surrounded by as much intrigue as Brian Bowen, who was embroiled in the far-reaching NCAA recruiting scandal.

Nobody knows if Bowen will stay in the 2018 draft or go in 2019, whether the NCAA will grant him eligibility or not. He was originally committed to Louisville, but got suspended indefinitely and deemed ineligible by the NCAA following the report that his family was to get $100,000 from an agent or Adidas representative to pick the Cardinals.

The report rocked the basketball world, leaving a cadre of coaches either fired (like Louisville’s Rick Pitino), indicted or under investigation. Nets guard Isaiah Whitehead — who played at Seton Hall — also had his name turn up in the report.

Meanwhile Bowen — despite not being investigated by the FBI — lost his scholarship and might lose his shot at college basketball altogether.

If he regains his eligibility he could play at South Carolina. But in the meantime he’s hedging his bets by planning to attend the NBA Draft Combine from May 16-20 and is currently working out for teams. At a recent workout for the Hawks, he told the team’s website he already had worked out for Brooklyn.

The 6-foot-7, 195-pound Bowen — who said he grew up idolizing Carmelo Anthony — is regarded as a solid shooter and impressive athlete, if one who clearly needs to add bulk and strength in the future — and at 28-54 this season and in the midst of a long rebuilding process, the Nets are focused on the future.

The Nets have the 29th, 40th and 45th picks this year, with the money to buy another (or move up) if need be. Bowen is projected to go 34th in next year’s draft by NBADraft.net. He only has until May 30 to withdraw his name from the draft is he wants to have any hope of playing in college, regardless of whether he hears back from the NCAA by then or not.

The Nets also worked out Maryland power forward Bruno Fernando. The 6-foot-10, 245-pounder is tabbed as next year’s second overall pick by NBADraft.net.