This collection is comprised of sound cassette recordings (1998-1999) by Tom Chase documenting the history of the Berea College men's basketball program.

Chase examines the relationship between sports and academic life throughout the interviews, pointing to Berea's emphasis on academic excellence. The interviews contain a wealth of information concerning the lives of players after graduation.

The collection contains interviews with players from Berea basketball's classic late-1920s era including Wilson Evans, Ted Wright, and Dick Chrisman.

Also included in the collection are written transcripts of the interviews. Inclusive dates of recordings: 1998-1999.