Harlem Globetrotter and mixed media artist Maxwell "Hops" Pearce shows off his talent on and off the court

By Doug Doyle

Published April 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM EDT

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Maxwell Pearce's dunks at Purchase College drew the attention of many hoop fans

On this episode of The Art of the Story, we highlight Harlem Globetrotter and mixed media artist Maxwell "Hops" Pearce.

Harlem Globetrotter Maxwell "Hops" Pearce is also an award-winning mixed media artist

Pearce notably creates his artwork out of shoelaces and sports equipment. He has worked with HBCU schools, the NFL, NBA, Reebok, Players Tribune, and more.

The award-winning artwork of Harlem Globetrotter Maxwell Pearce

You can see Doug Doyle's entire SportsJam interview with Maxwell Pearce here.

Harlem Globetrotter Maxwell Pearce joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his amazing work on and off the court

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Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.

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