Nike Ja 1 EYBL Melon Tint/Rush Fucshsia FQ4293-800

July 20, 2023

Every summer in Augusta, Georgia, Nike's Elite Youth Basketball League puts the greatest high school basketball players in the country against one another. The sweltering hot gyms serve as a preview for the brand's premium on-court toolings, such as the recently launched Nike Ja 1 "EYBL," and are a must-see destination for collegiate coaches each season.

While a first glimpse in March revealed a mismatched purple and yellow combo, official images show that the latter has been replaced with a fitted "Melon Tint" color that consumes both the left and right foot's uppers. The cantaloupe-like hue is immediately complemented by jet-black contrasts that define the EYBL badge and serve as a foundation for the opposing purple and teal tongue logos. The collar lining and speckled midsole serve as a springboard for the "Rush Fuchsia" Swooshes and marbled heel design, completing the pair's pastel-infused palette with the aforementioned teal tone returning to outfit the front half of the sole unit.

The Nike Ja 1 "EYBL" is scheduled to come in the next months for $120. Meanwhile, take a closer look at the duo below.