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YOUTH BASKETBALL TRAINING BUILT TO DEVELOP PLAYERS.
Our Story.
MBP Basketball started in 2014 with just four players and one goal: create a place where athletes could receive real coaching, be challenged, and keep improving. Since then, MBP has grown into a community of players across Northern New Jersey while staying focused on the same mission—developing confident, skilled players through fundamentals, basketball IQ, discipline, and purposeful coaching.
OUR JOURNEY
From four players to a growing basketball community focused on development first.
2014
MBP Begins
MBP Basketball starts with just four players at its very first practice and a development-first approach to coaching.
2016–2017
Teams Take Off
MBP expands from training into competitive teams, growing its player community season after season.
2020
50+ Championship Appearances
MBP teams have reached more than 50 championship games across competitive leagues and tournaments, reflecting years of player development and consistent team growth.
TODAY
Building the Next Generation
MBP continues developing boys and girls from first-time players to competitive athletes through fundamentals, basketball IQ, confidence, and purposeful coaching.
THE MBP PHILOSOPHY
Build the Player. The Opportunities Follow.
MBP believes development comes before exposure. Strong fundamentals, basketball IQ, confidence, discipline, and consistent coaching matter more than the team, tournament, or logo on a jersey. Our goal is to build players who understand the game, compete with confidence, and continue improving at every stage of their development.
WHAT GUIDES OUR COACHING
Fundamentals First
Strong footwork, ball handling, shooting mechanics, and decision-making create the foundation.
Basketball IQ
Players learn how to read the game, make better decisions, and understand what’s happening on the court.
Confidence Through Growth
We challenge players while giving them the coaching and support they need to believe in their abilities.
Development Over Hype
We focus on becoming better—not simply chasing exposure, teams, rankings, or tournaments.
MEET THE COACHES BEHIND THE DEVELOPMENT
Experienced players. Proven coaches. A team committed to helping every athlete grow.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Coach Desmond “Dez” Murdock
Former high school and junior college standout with years of experience developing players who have competed at the Division I, II, III and professional levels.
D1 + PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Coach Justin Garris
Former Division I & Professional Player
Former NJIT standout and #2 overall NBL Canada draft pick with professional playing experience across multiple countries and more than a decade of coaching experience.
DEVELOPMENT + SCOUTING
Coach Warren Lowe
More than 13 years of coaching, player development and scouting experience, with a background in professional basketball and a focus on helping athletes strengthen their complete game.
