Strathmore University Blades coach Tony Ochieng is counting on his charges to start on a flying note when the league resumes this week.
The tactician is convinced the students will put up a top-notch performance when they welcome Lakeside in Nairobi next week.
"From the games, we have already played so far, we have identified the areas that need to be sharpened.
"The team's performance in the paint and three points shooting is ok, but improvement is needed in as far as game control and efficiency are concerned.
"We have been doing well on the paint and three points shooting and hope to perform even better.
"However, rotation remains key to posting good performances and all the players are ready for the task.
"He said the break has affected his players' form as well as their fitness level but believes a week work out will help them shape up.
"The good thing is that most of my players remain sharp as they have been engaged in pick-up games in their estates," he said.
Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) fixtures secretary, Joseph Amoko, said the league will once again spill over to next year.
He said the United States International University (USIU) and University of Nairobi courts are unavailable for now and getting alternative venues is difficult.
"We are already running late and the issues of match venues are not making things easier for me either," Amoko lamented.
The USIU courts he said are undergoing renovations while the UoN ones can only be accessed later when the institution opens.
"It's been difficult. But I can confirm that I've managed to secure the YMCA Shauri Moyo courts for Saturday games," said Amoko, adding, "I am still looking for a venue to host the Sunday matches. Once I am successful, I will alert the teams."
There are 22 matches on the card this weekend with the main fixture being a top of the pick tie pitting Equity Bank against Ulinzi Warriors.
