Nike Ja 1 ‘EYBL’ Official Images

Nike’s EYBL, also known as the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League, is a circuit of teams with players aged 17 and under. Each year, special Nike Basketball sneakers are created for the event and, in some cases, released to the public. For 2023, Ja Morant’s first signature shoe, the Ja 1, will be part of the lineup and feature a mismatched color scheme.

This Nike Ja 1 comes dressed in a Melon Tint, Rush Fuchsia, Black, and Jade Ice color combination. Utilizing Yellow on the left shoe and Light Purple on the right. Constructed with mesh and a reinforced mid-foot, while the Swoosh logos land on the panels and expand onto the heels. Next, ‘EYBL’ branding lands on the tongues and insoles, while ‘Ja’ and his number ’12’ is placed on the heels. Other details include a speckled mismatched midsole and a translucent outsole.

Nike Ja 1 EYBL Release Details

You can expect the Nike Ja 1 ‘EYBL’ to release at select retailers and Nike.com during Fall 2023. The retail price is $120. As soon as we have more information, we will make sure to update you. For now, scroll below for more photos that will give you a closer look.

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Update (7/20): Here are official photos of the ‘EYBL’ Ja 1. It looks like the mismatch pair we previewed months back was an exclusive, and the ‘Melon Tint’ colorway will be the retail release. It also comes with the ‘EYBL’ logo embroidered on the lateral side.

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