Powered by elite coaches and former college players. Building the next generation of student-athletes through elite competition, academic excellence, and character development.
NYC Honor combines elite-level grassroots basketball with academic accountability and leadership development. We build complete student-athletes ready for the next level.
Competing on the Made Hoops MHC Circuit against the nation's top grassroots programs. Our players are tested against the best, coached by the best.
MHC Circuit
The "Academic Elite" in our name isn't a slogan — it's a standard. Classroom performance is a prerequisite for court time. Period.
Academics First
Our coaching staff includes elite former college players and coaches who bring institutional knowledge, discipline, and a vision for long-term development.
Elite Coaches
We develop leaders on and off the court. Integrity, work ethic, and community responsibility are woven into every practice and interaction.
Honor CodeThrough our partnership with Sirmium Capital, NYC Honor athletes gain access to exclusive financial literacy and NIL tax education. Our players learn the Honor System for wealth management before they even graduate high school.
Access Athlete Portal →NYC Honor is a grassroots basketball organization based in New York City, founded in 2025 with a mission to develop the city's most talented and academically driven young athletes.
Our program competes on the Made Hoops MHC Circuit — one of the most competitive grassroots basketball platforms in the country. We bring Elite coaching expertise to every player who steps on our court.
We believe that basketball opens doors, but academics and character keep them open. Every NYC Honor athlete is held to the highest standards both in competition and in the classroom.
Mike Murray is a former college basketball coach with a decade of experience. He knows the landscape. He knows exactly what it takes to prepare young players for the next level.
Having coached at the NCAA Division II level for 5 years and run recruiting events/tournaments for Hoop Group, Mike has deep ties to college programs across the country. He understands what college coaches want to see. More importantly, he knows how to get his players the exposure they need to actually get recruited.
Mike's focus is pure development and discipline. In August 2024, he joined the FDNY. He brings that same toughness and commitment to every player he steps on the court with.
Nas Perovic is a veteran grassroots basketball coach and talent developer with over 15 years of experience in the national basketball landscape. Throughout his career, he has coached and recruited across the premier circuits in grassroots basketball including Nike EYBL, Adidas 3SSB, Under Armour Association (UAA), and Hoop Group.
Perovic has built a strong reputation for player development, recruiting guidance, and relationship building with college programs nationwide. Over the last six years alone, he has helped place more than 40 players into Division I basketball programs, while guiding families through the recruiting process.
His impact extends beyond college placement. One of the players he mentored went on to be selected in the NBA Draft, a testament to his ability to identify and develop elite talent.
With the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities, Perovic has also helped athletes navigate the new era of college athletics, facilitating more than $2 million in NIL opportunities for players since the rule changes began.
Through his leadership and network, Perovic continues to play a major role in shaping the next generation of high-level basketball talent.
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