A Pride of Playmakers: The Trinity-Pawling School (NY) 2026-27 Player Profiles
Founded in 1907, The Trinity-Pawling School is an all-boys boarding prep school in Pawling, NY, in Dutchess County, about 60 miles north of New York City. About 275 students attend, and its alumni include former AL MVP Mo Vaughn. In basketball, Trinity-Pawling competes in the Founders League and strives to earn a bid into the highly competitive New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class A (large schools) postseason championship tournament.
Tarik Smith is entering his sixth season as head coach of the Pride. A Bronx, NY, native, Smith was a 1,000-point scorer at St. Paul's and played at Cheshire Academy (CT) before a four-year career at Tufts University (2013-17). As a junior, the point guard led the Jumbos in assists (4.2 apg) on a 23-7 team that reached the D3 NCAA Elite Eight, and as a senior he captained Tufts to the Sweet Sixteen.
Trinity-Pawling's key players, like those of its opponents, have historically been bound for college ball, and this year is no different. In addition to welcoming his first child this summer, Coach Smith has been on the recruiting trail and landed his deepest roster yet. The team's 2026-27 key players are profiled below.
Rasheed Bey (2027) 6'5 guard - Bey is a twitchy athlete who plays above the rim and is great in transition.
George Lay (2027) 6'9 forward - Lay is a big lefty with great hands and nice touch. He has solid footwork around the rim and is a good rebounder.
Cameron Powell-Sprulis (2027) 6'3 point guard - Powell-Sprulis is a skilled point guard who uses his size well. He knocks down threes, makes plays and finishes through contact. 3.4 gpa RTB profile
William Sapione (2027) 6'5 small forward - 2024-25 and 2025-26 All FCIAC Second Team at Darien High (CT). He exceeded 1,000 points scored in his high school career. Sapione is an athlete who can shoot it from deep, put it on the floor and make crafty plays. Played club ball with Riverside Select. 3.5 gpa RTB profile
Somto Awaka (2028) 6'7 small forward - Awaka is a strong and athletic wing who plays above the rim, finishes well and can hit the open three. He is a good rim protector and rebounder as well. Plays club ball with New Heights NYC. 3.6 gpa RTB profile
Andras Horvath (2028) 6'6 wing - Horvath is a crafty wing with a good handle who shoots the deep ball well. RTB profile
Dylan Lacey (2028) 5'9 point guard - Lacey is a crafty guard who can put the ball in the basket. RTB profile http://www.recruitthebronx.com/index.php/prospects/get_prospects_details/44643
Ry'Mir Williams (2028) 6'5 guard - Williams is a long, athletic guard who plays above the rim, is crafty with the ball and hits the three well. He is also very good at jumping passing lanes and turning defense into offense. Plays club ball with the NY Rens. 3.4 gpa Video highlights RTB profile
Ebo Arthur-Mensah (2029) 5'11 guard - Arthur-Mensah is a strong guard, a solid driver and a good defender.
Mark Diary (2029) 5'11 guard - Diary is skilled and creative with the ball, and he can hit from deep.
The team's 2026-27 game schedule and results can be found by clicking here