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OUR STORY

Built in New York.
Built to Compete.

NYC Honor is on a mission to develop the city's most talented and academically driven young athletes β€” on the court, in the classroom, and beyond.

More Than a Program

NYC Honor is a grassroots basketball organization based in New York City, founded in 2025 by former college basketball player and NCAA coach Mike Murray with a mission to develop the city's most talented and academically driven young athletes.

Our program competes on the Made Hoops MHC Circuit β€” 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.

As we transition to 501(c)(3) non-profit status, our commitment deepens β€” ensuring all young athletes, regardless of background, can access elite basketball development and financial education.

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Grassroots Elite
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Academics First
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College Coached
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NIL Education
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National Circuit
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Becoming Non-Profit

Meet the Coaches

Mike Murray β€” Founder of NYC Honor
Founder & Owner
Mike Murray

Mike Murray is a former college basketball player turned elite-level coach who brings the same competitiveness, discipline, and work ethic from his playing days to every aspect of NYC Honor. A standout guard at St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn, Mike played college basketball as a transfer β€” competing at the collegiate level and learning what it takes to perform under pressure.

After his playing career, Mike transitioned directly into high-level college coaching. He served as Assistant Basketball Coach at the College of Saint Rose (2019–2023), an NCAA Division II program where he recruited nationally, developed game strategy, and helped guide college athletes through the demands of competitive basketball. He also spent 3 years as Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach at St. Francis Prep, one of New York City's premier high school programs.

Mike's basketball journey also included serving as Director of Skills at Hoop Group, where he trained and evaluated top talent at one of the nation's most respected basketball development organizations.

In August 2024, Mike joined the FDNY β€” carrying the same values of courage, service, and teamwork from the firehouse to the court. His unique combination of college playing experience, NCAA coaching expertise, and FDNY discipline is the foundation of NYC Honor.

COLLEGE PLAYER
St. Joseph's College Brooklyn β€” Guard
Played college basketball as a transfer, competed at the collegiate level
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Hoop Group β€” Director of Skills
Trained top talent at one of the nation's top basketball development orgs
2019 – 2023
College of Saint Rose β€” Assistant Coach
NCAA Division II β€’ National recruiting β€’ Game strategy & player development
3 YEARS
St. Francis Prep β€” Assistant Varsity Coach
One of NYC's premier high school basketball programs
AUG 2024
Joined the FDNY
New York City Fire Department β€” Firefighter
2025
Founded NYC Honor
Academic Elite Grassroots Basketball β€” MHC Circuit
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Program Director
Nas Perovic

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.

15+ Years Experience 40+ D1 Placements NBA Draft Pick $2M+ NIL Deals Nike EYBL Adidas 3SSB UAA Hoop Group

The Honor Code

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Discipline

Excellence is not accidental. We train with purpose, study with focus, and compete with intensity every single day.

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Integrity

Honor means doing the right thing when no one is watching. On the court, in the classroom, and in life.

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Service

Rooted in FDNY values, we serve our community. Every player is taught that greatness is measured by what you give back.

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Education

Basketball opens doors. Academics keep them open. High grades aren't optional β€” they're the standard.

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Development

We develop the whole person β€” skills, character, financial literacy, and leadership for long-term success.

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Excellence

Competing on the national MHC Circuit, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of competition and sportsmanship.