James Abram Kase (May 18, 1888 – ) was an American basketball coach. Born in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, he was a graduate of the Danville (Penn.) Chautauqa College of Physical Training. He became the head coach for the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team for the 1911–12 season, compiling a record of 6–11. He later served as the physical director at Indiana University. In 1942, he was living in Danville, Pennsylvania, and was employed as a salesman in 40 Pennsylvania counties for the Dr. L. D. Le Gear Medicine Co.