# The Beat Reporters: NBA Draft preview, Sorsby conclusion, the Lafester Game (June 18, 2026)

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Podcast: [Cyclone Fanatic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cyclone-fanatic-4007494)
Published: 2026-06-18T18:40:00+00:00
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Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray put a bow on the Brendan Sorsby saga and what it means for the future of college athletics. The fellas get into some hoops, previewing the NBA Draft for Tamin Lipsey and Joshua Jefferson before spinning the wheel and landing on Lafester Rhodes. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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