A capsule look at the men's teams in the Scenic West Athletic Conference

Team listed in order of nonconference record

Men

North Idaho (15-0)

Led by high-scoring sophomore guard Shawn Henderson (20 points per game), the Cardinals have rolled against a soft nonconference slate. Freshman forward Renado Parker is averaging 16.9 points and 7.5 rebounds, while guards Melvin Jones and Demetrius Davis keep things rolling. But with SWAC playing beginning, NIC won't be unbeaten for long.

Eastern Utah (14-0)

With 6-foot-7 All-American guard Darington Hobson (15.6 points, 7.8 rebounds) and a talented supporting cast led by sophomore forward Stephen Franklin, the SWAC's other Golden Eagles are soaring high and could be the team to beat. Their unblemished record includes a recent road win over then-No. 14 Arizona Western College.

Salt Lake CC (13-1)

The Bruins lost a lot from last year's NJCAA runner-up team, but freshman forward D.J. Wright (17.2 points, 9.4 rebounds) and sophomore center Nate Bendall (14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds) lead a rebuilt SLCC squad that once again looks like a conference contender.

CSI (13-2)

The youthful Golden Eagles have grown up a bunch in the last month, coming together during their December road win over then-No. 15 Seward County Community College. Sophomore Jay Watkins is a steady threat from his forward spot, while freshman point guard Jamelle Barrett has become a solid floor leader. If preseason All-American forward Daequon Montreal can get his ailing foot and ankle healthy, CSI should again be in the mix for the SWAC crown.

Snow College (13-2)

The Badgers have put together a solid record, but haven't taken on the toughest nonconference competition. Sophomore guard Ryan Brimley's 13.2 points leads a balanced offense, but Snow is likely to land fourth or fifth in the final SWAC standings.

Colorado Northwestern CC (2-12)

Sophomore guard Lloyd Harrison is averaging 28 points and seven assists per game, but a recent sledding accident means the already struggling Spartans will be without their star for the start of SWAC play.

A capsule look at the women's teams in the Scenic West Athletic Conference

Team listed in order of nonconference record

Women

North Idaho (12-2)

CSI coach Randy Rogers calls the sophomore-laden Cardinals the favorite for the SWAC crown. NIC has put together a solid record despite missing talented sophomore guard Ula Tauala for several games. Lindsay Wimett (14.8) is the leading scorer, while Bianca Cheever adds 11.3 points and 8.0 rebounds for a deep and balanced lineup. But the Cardinals have lost to Casper (Wyo.) College and Columbian Basin (Wash.) College, two teams CSI beat.

CSI (11-3)

Behind the play of sophomore All-American Soana Lucet, the Golden Eagles have overcome the loss of All-American Maddy Plunkett to a preseason ACL tear and put together an eight-game winning streak. Lucet is No. 5 in the nation in scoring with 22.8 per game, while point guard Martina Holloway is among the nation's assist leaders. Freshman forward Shauneice Samms (14.7 points, 9.1 rebounds) is nearly averaging a double-double from Plunkett's former position, and CSI should be in position to repeat as SWAC champions.

Eastern Utah (9-6)

The scrappy Golden Eagles are led by 6-foot freshman Kaylie Robison and her 12.9 points and 12.0 rebounds a game. CEU doesn't have much else but could be a spoiler team as the season progresses.

SLCC (9-6)

The Bruins have lost three of their last four, falling out of the Top 25. But they should have point guard Mina Jovanovic back for conference play. She and 6-foot center Nicole Brady (15.2 points, 8.7 rebounds) make SLCC a contender once again.

Snow College (9-6)

The Badgers have won four straight and seven of eight entering conference play after a 2-5 start. Sophomores Cami Hymas and Shaylee Nielsen are capable of big nights and should help Snow to a number of SWAC wins.

Colorado Northwestern CC (2-11)

Despite 22 points and eight rebounds a game from freshman Carmelita Begay, the Spartans have struggled to compete thus far and will likely own the basement in the SWAC standings.