Edona Thaqi has reached a historic milestone by becoming the first Kosovo Albanian to join a major U.S. television network as a basketball analyst and reporter. She is now part of USA Network, where she will cover and analyze games in the WNBA, the top professional women’s basketball league in the United States.

Thaqi shared the news through her social media, expressing excitement about beginning this new chapter and contributing to coverage of both WNBA and U.S. college basketball. Her role places her among the rising voices in American sports media.

Originally from Kosovo, Edona Thaqi is a former basketball player who successfully transitioned into sports journalism and broadcasting. Her background as an athlete, combined with academic training in sports communication, has helped shape her analytical and reporting career.

Beyond her work in the United States, Thaqi has also remained connected to Kosovo, contributing to basketball development by facilitating training camps and bringing American coaches to work with young athletes.