2026-27 Mount St Michael Academy Player Profiles
Mount Saint Michael Academy is an all-boys Catholic high school in the Wakefield neighborhood of the Bronx. The Mountaineers’ varsity basketball team competes in the historically talent-loaded Catholic High School Athletic Association AA division, the top tier of New York City Catholic school basketball and one of the most competitive high school leagues in the country.
The team is head coached by 36-year veteran Thomas Fraher, who also serves as the Mount’s Director of Admissions and Athletic Director - a combination that gives him unusual reach in building and supporting the program.
The Associate Head Coach is Jose Irizarry, who brings a deep DD1 and JUCO résumé to the Bronx. Irizarry played two seasons at Fulton-Montgomery Community College before transferring to Saint Peter’s, where he was a two-time All-Region and All-Conference selection and a Preseason All-American. He forgoed his senior season at Saint Peter’s to take a student assistant position at Virginia Commonwealth under head coach Shaka Smart, launching a coaching career that has since included stops at Globe Institute of Technology, Monroe College and Mercy University, Fordham University, Covenant College Prep and Wagner College.
The 2026-27 Mount Saint Michael Academy team will feature the key players profiled below.
Kayleeb George (2027) 6’7, 170lb small forward - George is a tremendous rim protector who has great instinct for blocking shots. He has a long wingspan and great timing. Continues to work on his offense from 10 feet and in. Runs the floor very well for a Big. Catching and finishing need work.
Owen Thompson (2027) 6’0, 160lb guard - Thompson is a wing who does a little bit of everything. Not afraid to defend bigger guards. Shoots it fairly well. 3.6 gpa
Supreme Hinton (2028) 6’4, 190lb, guard - Hinton is, pound for pound, one of the strongest players in the league. A tremendous defender on the ball and off. Can guard 20 feet out and in the post. A gifted athlete who runs the floor and finishes at a high level. Knows how to use his body to create space on the drive. Mid-range game is good and can make an open 3. Always sees the floor which makes him a real good passer of the ball. Can rebound it with anyone!
Dabra Kio-Amieyeofori (2028) 6’7, 185lb wing - Kio-Amieyeofori can shoot the 3. He has great length to his body. He can post up or step out. Kio-Amieyeofori handles the ball well and can finish at the rim. he is a tough matchup because of his versatility. A solid rim protector who can block shots. He can guard outside and inside.
Stephen Russell (2028) 6’0, guard - A wing player who can make the 3. Has the skills and athleticism to play multiple spots. Plays hard and can guard the opposition’s best player. A good passer with solid instincts.
Chad Smiley (2028) 6’2 guard - Athletic, long and runs the court. Solid defender and rebounder.
Shane Lopez (2028) 5’10, 145lb point guard - Lopez is a floor general who gets in the lane and makes good decisions. Lightning fast in transition, always looking to push the ball. A solid on-ball defender who has great instincts, which leads to multiple steals per game. Continues to work on his shooting. One of the better point guards in the league. 3.6 gpa
Vaun Vasquez (2028) 6’2, 175lb guard - Vasquez can make open shots. He is a gifted athlete who defends the ball with strength and quickness. Needs to make better decisions with the ball. Has an upside.
Mohamed Doumbia (2029) 6’1, 165lb guard 6’2 guard - Doumbia is very strong. Makes open 3’s. Needs to get to the rim more often with the ball. Handles it and is a good passer. Guards the ball with strength and athleticism. A young player who is getting better.