Trinity-Pawling School 2026-27 College Prospects
The Trinity-Pawling School is an all boys boarding prep school in Dutchess County, NY, located 60 miles north of New York City. It was founded in 1907. It’s boys varsity basketball team competes in the Founders League and the and it vies to get seeded in the highly competitive post season New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class A (large school) post season tournament.
Tarik Smith is going into his sixth year at the helm of the team. Back in the day, Smith was captain of the basketball team at Tufts University where he led the Jumbos to the NCAA Elite 8 and Sweet 16 in back-to-back years.
Historically, Trinity-Pawling’s key players and those of its opponents are all prepping to play collegiate ball. This year is no different, and below we profile TP’s 2026-27 key players. In addition to bringing his first child into the world this summer, Coach Smith has been on the recruiting trail, landing his deepest roster yet.
(Clicking on the player’s highlighted name below, his full profile will come up)
Rasheed Bey (2027) 6’5 guard - Bey is twitchy athletic, 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, Trinity-Pawling School (NY) - Powell-Sprulis is a skilled point guard who uses his size well. He knocks down 3s, makes plays and finishes through contact 3.4 gpa
William Sapione (2027) 6’5 small forward, Trinity-Pawling School - 2024-25 and 2025-26 All FCIAC Second Team for Darien High (CT). Sapione is an athlete who can shoot it from deep. He also can put it on the floor and make crafty plays. Plays club ball with Riverside Select. 3.5 gpa
Somto Awaka (2028) 6’7 small forward - Awaka is an athletic wing, who plays above the rim and is a great finisher. He can also hit the open 3. 3.6 gpa
Andras Horvath (2028) 6’6 wing - Horvath is a crafty wing with a good handle and shoots the deep ball well.
Dylan Lacey (2028) 5’9 point guard - Lacey is a crafty guard who can put the ball in the basket.
Teddy Murphy (2028) 6’0 point guard, Trinity-Pawling School (NY) - Murphy is a quick with a good handle and with range from deep.
Aaden Walters (2028) 6’1 point guard, Trinity-Pawling School (NY) - Walters is an aggressive guard who shoots with range. He gets to his spots with great handle to create for himself and others. Plays club ball with City Rocks-Jones 16u-EYBL.
Anthony Walters (2028) 6’1 point guard, Trinity-Pawling School (NY) - Lead guard with great handle and playmaking ability. Shoots the 3 and the mid-range shot. Plays club ball with City Rocks-Jones 16u-EYBL.
Ry’Mir Williams (2028) 6’5 guard, Trinity-Pawling School (NY) - Williams is a lengthy and athletic guard who plays above the rim and is crafty with the ball. He can also hit the 3 ball well. Williams is also very good at playing the passing lanes and turning defense into offense. Plays club ball with Cap City Scrappers. 3.4 gpa Video highlights
Ebo Arthur-Mensah (2029) 5’11 guard - Arthur-Mensah is a strong guard, who is a solid driver and good defender.
Mark Diary (2029) 5’11 guard - Diary is skilled, and creative with the ball, and he can hit from deep.
For college scouts looking to attend one of the program’s Fall Open Gyms sessions, those details can be found here.
The team’s 2026-27 game schedule and results will be found by clicking here.