We pair elite basketball with real financial literacy, so the next generation builds a future, not just highlights. Powered by coaches who’ve placed 40+ players into Division I and teach every athlete to handle NIL money before they graduate.
NYC Honor reached the championship game of the MADE Hoops Circuit, the summer's biggest stage for grassroots basketball. Here is how the run actually went.
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The 2026 season was funded by founding sponsor Sirmium Capital.
Tap to watch: the buzzer beater, Baltimore, July 19. Original post
At the MADE Hoops NYC Clash in April he scored 40 in a win over Cold Hearts, then 35 more in a win over Drifty Elite. In Baltimore in July he hit a buzzer beater during the playoff run and started in the national championship game.
None of that happens from a gym in Queens. It happens because somebody paid for the hotel, the entry fee, and the bus to Baltimore, and put him on a floor where college coaches were standing three deep along the baseline.
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 CodeEvery NYC Honor athlete learns our Honor System: real financial literacy and NIL tax education, covering LLCs, Roth IRAs, taxes, and long-term planning, before they graduate high school. They’re earning real money young. We make sure they keep it.
Explore the Honor System →NYC Honor is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) grassroots basketball organization based in Queens, New York, founded in 2026 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.
Our players are talented and driven, and like most young athletes they are handed a basketball but never a financial education. We change that. Every NYC Honor athlete learns how money actually works, including taxes, NIL income, saving, and investing, before they leave for college. Your support funds both: a kid’s season on the court, and their financial future off it.
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.
Three chairs, one thread: service.
Active FDNY firefighter. Former NCAA Division II basketball coach.
9/11 family member. Financial services professional.
U.S. Army veteran, West Point Class of 2003.
The foundation's treasurer and secretary are affiliated with Sirmium Capital, the 2026 season's founding sponsor. Sponsorships are acknowledged, never compensated with promotion.
Beginning September 11, 2026, the foundation will award a $5,000 grant each year in memory of Claribel Hernandez. The grant carries a full team's season: travel, uniforms, and tournament entry.
Established by her son, foundation treasurer Eslyn Hernandez Jr., and funded by Sirmium Capital.
“NYC Honor Foundation not only gave me the opportunity to play sports at a higher level to help my family, but also the systems and skills to invest my money for my future.
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