Langager brings an old-school mentality every time she steps on the floor. The Sisseton forward combines size, strength and toughness with a physical style that embraces contact in the paint. The big post rebounds with purpose, protects the rim and isn’t afraid to battle for position on every possession even if it leaves a trail of hurt feelings behind. Offensively, Langager is more than simply a traditional post player. She has the footwork to score with her back to the basket, the touch to face up and knock down shots, and the strength to finish through traffic. There’s an unmistakable competitive edge to the way she plays, and as her overall skill set continues to develop, she has the tools to become a very effective next-level prospect.

Langager isn’t interested in style points. She’d much rather impact the outcome regardless of what that takes – even if there are bumps and bruises and maybe a few hurt feelings along the way. The Sisseton forward plays with a rugged, no-frills approach that proved highly effective throughout the weekend for the girls from Heiser’s 15U Black squad. Built with broad shoulders and a sturdy frame, Piper already looks like someone who could eventually develop into a college-level post player. She rebounds with purpose, blocks shots, embraces contact, and finishes through traffic. I also liked her confidence as a shooter. The release is clean and she doesn’t hesitate when opportunities arise. There is an edge to the way she competes that reminds me of her older sister Krista, who is a 6’2 post at the University of Sioux Falls. The foundation is there. If she puts the work in, Piper has a chance to be really good.