basketball team in 2016, was part of the world select team at the 2012 Nike Hoop Summit. ACU basketball has been a perennial national contender and top-20 program since the arrival of Head Coach Jeff Rutter in 2012. Rutter is 198-81 and has led ACU to the NAIA postseason in seven of nine seasons. He was named NAIA National Coach of the Year in 2019. Spiritual formation ACU is a non-denominational, evangelical Christian institution where applicants are required to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree to take part in ACU's spiritual formation activities, which include attending twice-weekly chapel services and taking 18 credit-hours of Bible. Upon application, students also acknowledge their agreement with the university's statement of faith. References External links Official athletics website Educational institutions established in 1960 1960 establishments in Arizona Education in Glendale, Arizona Universities and colleges in Maricopa County, Arizona Private universities and colleges in Arizona