Trump's White House college sports roundtable: Who will be attending, what to know

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Donald Trump’s College Sports Roundtable discussion set for Friday will bring a mix of industry stakeholders and notable figures. There were concerns earlier in the week that the meeting wasn't going to happen, but according to On3, it's still scheduled as of Friday morning. However, meetings can be delayed or canceled without notice.

Trump is serving as chair of the roundtable, with vice chairs Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and New York Yankees president Randy Levine. They will welcome the following list of confirmed guests, according to USA TODAY Sports.

NCAA/Conference figureheads (8)​

NCAA president Charlie Baker

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark

American commissioner Tim Pernetti

Big East commissioner Val Ackerman

Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez

Athletic directors (6)​

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua,

Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard

Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson

Wake Forest athletic director John Currie

Former Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione

Former Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick

President/ Chancellors (8)​

Clemson president Jim Clements

Nebraska president Jeff Gold

Tennessee president Donde Plowman

Utah president Taylor Randall

Georgia president Jere Morehead

Tennessee chancellor Donde Plowman

Former West Virginia president Jim Clements

Kansas chancellor Doug Girod

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Former Coaches (3)​

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban,

Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer

Former North Carolina coach Mack Brown

Former players (1)​

Former Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward

Pro sports figureheads (5)​

NBA commissioner Adam Silver

Former Secretary of State & Denver Broncos minority owner Condoleezza Rice

Managing partner of New Jersey Devils & Philadelphia 76ers David Blitzer

New England Patriots president Jonathan Kraft

Former New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello,

Lawmakers (2)​

Ted Cruz, U.S Senator (Texas)

Eric Schmitt, U.S. Senator (Missouri)

Executives from ESPN and FOX Sports (2)​

Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN

Eric Shanks, FOX Sports

Other (5)​

Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell

PGA golfer Tiger Woods

Trump advisor Boris Epsthyen

Sports business expert Marc Ganis

Outkick's Clay Travis

Who won't be there for the meeting?​

According to Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger, Tim Tebow and Bryson DeChambeau are unable to attend the roundtable. What's important to note is there are no current players or coaches in the roundtable.

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Temple football player Khalil Poteat penned his thoughts on the situation.

“We deserve a seat at the table. We as athletes are the reason the stands are filled, logos are worn and the game thrives the way it does... It is unfair and unfaithful to hold a discussion without the main attraction in mind. We deserve a say, just like the executives and leaders, in sports and in our futures. I believe that we, as athletes at every level, deserve to be at the table and fight for our best interest. We want college sports to thrive just like everyone else in the room. So let’s bond together to generate the best outcome for all.”

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