"We’re pretty happy with where we’re at," Marshall said.
"It’s just sort of at that stage where you’re over training and looking forward to actually getting on the court and see where you’re at."
The Southern Hoiho start their season against the Tokomanawa Queens in Porirua tonight, and back up against the Northern Kahu on Sunday.
Nothing like facing last year’s beaten finalists first and following that up with the defending champions.
The Queens are a quality side — they were beaten by the Kahu 98-72 in last year’s final — and look to have recruited well with former WNBA guard Jordan Horston a big signing.
"All the teams look like they’ve put together some really strong rosters, so this is really just about time to hit the floor and see where we’re at.
"We just can’t wait, really.
"It’s just going to be interesting to see how this first one goes. It’s always a bit of an unknown, isn’t it?
"I think we’re in a good spot, but we’ll soon find out."
The Southern Hoiho have some good continuity with four of the regular starting five from the 2023 season returning — Dunedin stalwarts Zoe Richards and Samara Gallaher, and two imports, Australian shooting guard Ahlise Hurst and American point guard Paige Bradley.
Hurst’s three-point power was crucial last season, as she averaged 18.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals a game, while Bradley was named in the league’s all-star five and averaged 14.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game.
"It was really nice to be able to bring both Paige and Ahlise back," Marshall said.
"They were high performers last year and just fitted our team really well."
They will join new imports in Americans Natalie Chou and Samantha Bowman and Australian Chelsea D’Angelo.
It marks a new era for Tauihi league teams, who must contract five imports, including at least two from Australia.
The Tauihi league has also shifted its timeframe to the October-December window, and is looking into the inclusion of international teams next season.
"It sort of took a step up last year and this year they’re trying to take another big step," Marshall said.
"So it’s actually going to be a really fun competition to be involved in. There’s a lot of high-level players so it’s going to be quite exciting."
The Rapid League also returns to Tauihi this season and starts at 6.30pm tonight.
