Head Coach
Jeff Rutter
basketball@arizonachristian.edu
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Rutter | Head Coach | basketball@arizonachristian.edu |
| Jack Vande Zande | Assistant Coach | jack.vandezande@arizonachristian.edu |
| KeyVaughn Williams | Assistant Coach | keyvaughn-williams@arizonachristian.edu |
| Robby Wilson | Assistant Coach | robert.wilson@arizonachristian.edu |
| Tryton Sobonya | Assistant Coach | tryton.sobonya@arizonachristian.edu |
| Reggie Fields | Assistant Coach | reggie.fields@arizonachristian.edu |
| Dominic Gonzalez | Graduate Assistant | dominic.gonzalez@arizonachristian.edu |
About Arizona Christian University Basketball
Arizona Christian University offers a practical pathway for guards and wings ready to play meaningful minutes while earning a degree from a faith-based institution in the Phoenix metro area. Head coach Jeff Rutter builds his roster in the Great Southwest Athletic Conference around players who arrive prepared to compete immediately, and the program maintains a track record of developing talent that translates to playing time. The NAIA platform at ACU provides exposure without the recruiting saturation of Power Five conferences, making it an efficient stepping stone for players seeking transfer options or professional opportunities down the line. Your degree comes from a regionally recognized university with strong business and healthcare programs, credentials that matter beyond basketball. The cost structure at private institutions like ACU is negotiable through athletic aid packages, so your actual out-of-pocket expense often mirrors or beats state school options when scholarships are factored in. Phoenix's location keeps you near recruiting pipelines for both NBA G League and international professional leagues, and the Great Southwest Conference schedule creates regular opportunities for game film that scouts actually watch. Rutter's program values consistency and coachability, players who understand their role and execute it contribute to winning and their own development. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$36,720/yr
Grad rate
34%
Enrollment
1,165
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $36,720 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $34,356 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $33,928 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $33,976 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $37,113 / year
- $110,001+
- $39,265 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,165
- Average net price
- $36,720 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $35,348 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $35,348 / year
- Graduation rate
- 34%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Southwest Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Arizona Christian University
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Location Phoenix, AZ | Enrollment 1,165 | Avg. net price $36,720 |
| Benedictine University at Mesa View program → | Location Mesa, AZ | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University View program → | Location Prescott, AZ | Enrollment 3,218 | Avg. net price $38,102 |
Hope International University
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Location Fullerton, CA | Enrollment 564 | Avg. net price $31,029 |
La Sierra University
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Location Riverside, CA | Enrollment 1,116 | Avg. net price $22,767 |
Life Pacific University
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Location San Dimas, CA | Enrollment 456 | Avg. net price $26,892 |
| Ottawa University Arizona View program → | Location Surprise, AZ | Enrollment 836 | Avg. net price $36,118 |
| Park University Gilbert View program → | Location Gilbert, AZ | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
The Master's University
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Location Santa Clarita, CA | Enrollment 1,622 | Avg. net price $33,777 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arizona Christian University NAIA?
Yes, Arizona Christian University is an NAIA program in the Great Southwest Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Arizona Christian University men's basketball.
What conference is Arizona Christian University in?
Arizona Christian University competes in the Great Southwest Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Arizona Christian University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $36,720 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Arizona Christian University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,165 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Arizona Christian University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for NAIA, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for NAIA programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
The Commitment Arizona Christian University Respects
NAIA coaches at programs like Arizona Christian University extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.