The 2026 season of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League is set to take place in Atlanta this April, with junior events kicking off in Memphis next month. Not only is the EYBL the mecca for college coaches and scouts to recruit the most talented high school athletes, it’s also a chance to get a glimpse of some top-tier player exclusives.
Right on the cusp of this season, we have a first look at the Nike KD 18 that these young players will be sporting on the hardwood. As if the on-court star power on display wasn’t enough to make eyes pop, the upper of this pair lands in a vivid green and royal blue colourway. Those two hues are split equally between each shoe, with a clear divide on the outsole and mismatched Terra Humara-inspired cages on the lateral and medial sides. EYBL branding runs down each tongue, with the league logo emblazoned on the right shoe to certify these heaters as exclusive to the invitation-only circuit.
During last year’s EYBL season, the talent who partook in festivities were treated to a bioluminescent KD 18 PE as well, with some additional offerings from Jordan Brand. There’s no telling what else will be cooked up for the league this year, but given that this latest pair won’t see a public release, we suggest not getting your hopes up about copping anything that gets revealed.
Want to see some more unobtainable pairs from Kevin Durant’s signature line? Check out Kith’s F&F Air Max 95 ‘Neon’-inspired take on the KD 18.