Westland is a program that has continued to improve under Joel Jackson, the 2025-26 OCC coach of the year. While he has set a standard for their culture and demanded toughness, he also has some quality talent playing for him like Heller. A quick guard, Heller is tough to contain at the point of attack offensively and a hard-nosed on-ball defender. Heller won the Columbus Dispatch player of the week back in December as he was one of the breakout players from central Ohio’s 2027 class as a junior. Look for Westland to once again contend near the top of the OCC and for a district title with Heller and Antwon Pollard Antwon Pollard 6'3" | SF Westland | 2027 State OH leading the charge.

My first time ever watching Heller was last night and I left a big fan of his game. A very active point guard, Heller was flying around the court with high pressure on-ball defense, getting to the paint at will to find a big or kickout to a shooter and getting some hustle offensive rebounds despite being one of the smallest players on the court. Heller’s quickness is his best skill as it allows him to stay in front of opposing ball handlers and get into the lane off the dribble without needing a ball screen. When Westland fell down one point with 20 seconds left, Heller got to the paint and hit a runner to put Westland up for good with 12 seconds left to advance to the district final.