“The State Department determined that the Russian Federation wrongfully detained US citizen Brittney Griner.
An interagency team led by the President's Special Representative for Hostage Affairs will be set up to secure her release," ESPN said.
Recall that the athlete was detained on February 18 at Sheremetyevo Airport on suspicion of trying to illegally import banned substances into Russia.
Her luggage was checked using X-ray equipment and found vapes - cartridges for an electronic heating system with cannabis oil.
Earlier, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki spoke about Griner's arrest.