Assistant Coach Ed Gipson Named to 2026 ROOTS 66 ListAssistant Coach Ed Gipson Named to 2026 ROOTS 66 List

Assistant Coach Ed Gipson Named to 2026 ROOTS 66 List

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — San José State’s men's basketball assistant coach Ed Gipson has been named to the 2026 ROOTS 66 list.

The ROOTS 66 list is an exclusive annual recognition honoring 66 individuals whose leadership, influence, and impact are shaping the future of college basketball and athletics. This distinction recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership, character, and contributions to the basketball community.

ROOTS is a national basketball organization dedicated to connecting and elevating coaches, administrators, scouts, agents, and other influential leaders across the industry. Through professional development, meaningful relationships, and increased industry visibility, ROOTS works to identify and support those making a lasting impact on the game.

Selection to the ROOTS 66 is a distinguished honor reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, professional impact, character, and continued influence within the industry. Chosen from across the college basketball landscape, the 2026 class represents a select group of professionals whose contributions extend beyond their individual programs and advance the profession as a whole.

Coach Gipson joined the Spartans as an assistant coach in 2023 and enters his fourth season with the program. Previously, Gipson spent seven years as the head men's basketball coach at AZ Compass Prep. He helped the program reach the GEICO National Championship Game for the first time in school history, and his team made national tournaments two other years.

The Spartans will open the 2026-27 season on Monday, Nov. 2 at noon at the Provident Credit Union Event Center. Tickets can be purchased here and the game can be watched on MW+.

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