Nike Basketball’s Elite Youth Basketball League circuit has been privy to some incredible, highly-collectible, never-seeing-retail colorways. On an annual basis, the Swoosh seemingly reserves the best colorways for its young athletes in the program, leaving consumers with much to desire. The 2025 Nike KD 18 for EYBL, however, is closely hitting the target of an upcoming release–the KD 18 “International Blue”.
The EYBL edition differs just enough from that retail pair as it features a complete blue treatment on the upper. The matte metallic finish seems to be identical to the Foamposite-inspired pair, but with the tonal blue on the mesh and Team Durant markings on the interior. The Nike KD 18 “International Blue” opts for a truer color-blocking to match its muse via the black mesh. Thankfully, both feature the iced out translucent bottoms for that striking appearance.
This KD 18 “EYBL” will not hit the public buyer’s market, but keep in mind that the International Blue pair is set to hit retail later this Fall/Holiday season.




