The Comets have 6 California State Division I titles, 14 Los Angeles City titles, and 21 Western League titles. Even more impressive is that Westchester's basketball program has graduated over 80 students who have gone on to receive Division I NCAA scholarships.

Many former Comet basketball players have gone on to play in the National Basketball Association. Three former players are currently experiencing success in the NBA. Trevor Ariza and Bobby Brown (Class of 2003) play for the Houston Rockets, and Amir Johnson (Class of 2005) plays for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Coach Azzam's primary focus is to build character and to develop student athletes who become fine young men. More important than wins and losses, Westchester players have a willingness to learn, which makes teaching more enjoyable for all involved. Expectations are always high for Comet basketball players, in the classroom as well as on the court.

Coach Ed Azzam has built Westchester's legendary basketball program,beginning in 1979-80 to the present, and has been developing student-athletes at Westchester for more than 38 years. He has accumulated more than 800 wins, and in 2010, Azzam was named the MaxPreps National Coach of the Year. Westchester has 6 California State Championships and 14 Los Angeles City Titles. He has developed numerous student athletes into college and professional players and instilled a discipline into many that have gone on to become doctors, lawyers, teachers, and other responsible citizens.