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Arizona Robert Robbins talks conference realignment ahead of UA summit on future of college athletics

University of Arizona president Robert C. Robbins took to ESPN airwaves Wednesday ahead of a university-led summit that will bring together leaders across college sports.

The University of Arizona DC Center is hosting The Future of College Athletics, a two-day summit featuring speakers such as NCAA President Charlie Baker and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. The summit begins Wednesday night with a three-hour reception at the U.S. Capitol, followed by a day of panels tomorrow.

Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke, football coach Jedd Fisch and women’s basketball player Maya Nnaji are among the panelists scheduled to speak.