Pitt Adds Talented Henry Cody Lau from Australia

While the focus now of most college basketball teams is on recruiting in the portal, Jeff Capel and Pitt have recently moved in a different direction.

For the second time in the last week, the Pitt Panthers have signed a player to their Class of 2025.

Overnight, Pitt landed a commitment from 18-year-old, 6’8″ wing Henry Cody Lau from Australia. Earlier in the week, Pitt signed a big man from Canada, 7-foot center Kieran Mullen.

Proud to announce my commitment to the University of Pittsburgh!
Huge thanks to my agent Daniel Moldovan for his guidance, to the Sydney Kings for their role in my development and to my family and everyone who’s supported me throughout this journey.
To Coach Capel and the entire…

— Henry Cody Lau (@HenryCodyLau) May 3, 2025

Cody Lau becomes the third member of Pitt’s Class of 2025 and the 7th new addition to their 2025-26 roster: Demarco Minor, Barry Dunning Jr., Dishon Jackson, Nojus Indrusaitis, Omari Weatherspoon, Cody Lau and Mullen.

Lau is from Sydney and back in the 2023-24 season, he was the Sydney Player of the Year when he averaged 28 points, 15 rebounds, 6 blocks and 4 assists per game.

Following this high school career, Lau signed with the Sydney Kings in the National Basketball League, along with playing in the U20 Australian National Championships, where he averaged 15 points per game and shot 52% from the field and 33% from 3-point range.

U20 Australian National Championships 2025 (15 PPG, 1.4 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 52% FG, 33% 3PT, 92% FT, 12 FGA) pic.twitter.com/1YjJV2H2ex

— Henry Cody Lau (@HenryCodyLau) February 9, 2025

Pittsburgh Sports Now spoke with ‘Pleb” a talent evaluator in Australia, who gave us this scouting report on Pitt’s newest addition.

“Henry Lau, 18-years-old, 198cm forward. Just coming off a year in the NBL, our #1 league here, as a DP (Development Player), which are essential for young players to learn the system. Rarely see court time. He is very long, which helps his transition game. He is quicker than he looks, and I think his reaction speed is a huge strength. Really helps his rebounding and blocks. A wing-type player who won’t play iso ball, but on transitions will absolutely go coast-to-coast if required. A very smart player with positioning. Can catch defenders sleeping when getting put backs and offensive rebounds. A conservative defender who doesn’t take risks when getting posted on. Hands straight up to just affect the shot. Can take body contact pretty well, too. Long arms help him get some big blocks. Really makes the shooter think twice because he can get so high relatively quickly. Not much wind-up needed. Not much of a three-point game (yet). Can shoot it but really relies on getting it inside, and if he has to pull up, he does spin-cycle a lot to get out of trouble and will go for a layup or mid-range. The stroke is good. He played in the U20’s National Championships here in Australia, which has the likes of Roman Siulepa, and Dyson Daniels younger brother, Dash Daniels.”

NORTHS VS HAWKS (25 MAY 2024) 😤 pic.twitter.com/0o3S151fsB

— Henry Cody Lau (@HenryCodyLau) May 25, 2024

With the addition of Lau, Pitt could still look to add two more players to the 2025-26 roster- another wing and a guard.