The WNBA star who found herself imprisoned in Russia sits down for an exclusive interview in a "20/20" special.

WNBA star Brittney Griner shared her story for the first time about her harrowing months-long detention in Russia in an exclusive 20/20 special that will air on May 1.

The WNBA star No. 42 was retired by Alma Mater Baylor University.

From being arrested in Russia to her eventual triumphant return to the WNBA, the athlete is sharing her journey for the first time in the new memoir.

ABC News' Mola Lenghi is in Las Vegas talking to the players set to play in the WNBA's All Star game, including Brittney Griner, who's making her first appearance since returning to the league.

The WNBA is investigating the incident which occurred in Dallas.

The Phoenix Mercury superstar received a huge ovation during her first game since being released from a Russian prison, scoring 27 points and making 10 rebounds against the Chicago Sky.

Brittney Griner returned to her first official game in WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury after she spent nearly 10 months in Russian detainment.

The basketball star played in her first official game in 579 days after spending 10 months in a Russian Prison.

The Phoenix Mercury center played in her first competitive game since being held in a Russian jail on drug charges.

ABC News contributor Christine Brennan discusses Brittney Griner’s first press conference following her 10-month detainment in a Russian prison.

The WNBA star opened up about her time behind bars in a Russian prison and her mission to help other Americans wrongly detained overseas, like Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.

The WNBA star got emotional during a news conference about how she got through the ordeal behind Russian bars.

In a press conference Thursday, the three-time WNBA Champion spoke about her path back to basketball after her release from Russia late last year.

WNBA star Brittney Griner said "digging deep" helped her get through her detainment at a Russian prison last year.

Brittney Griner thanked her family and friends and credited her faith for surviving her time in custody on Friday in her first comments since being released from Russia.

The WNBA star wrote a heartfelt open letter thanking fans for their support and urging them to write to Whelan, a former Marine left detained in Russia.

Brittney Griner on Wednesday posted an open letter thanking fans for their support and urging them to write to Paul Whalen, an American detained in Russia.

WNBA star Brittney Griner posted an emotional statement after being freed from prison in Russian and reuniting with her wife.

Brittney Griner shared her first public statement since her release from captivity in Russia and thanked all those who helped her come home as she promised a return to basketball.

In a post on Instagram, Griner said it felt good to be home and expressed gratitude to all who helped bring her back to the U.S.

ABC News' Alex Presha reports on WNBA star Brittney Griner's first public comments since being released from Russian prison, and on her plans to return to basketball.

The WNBA star has begun her recovery after returning to the U.S. following her detainment in Russia, officials said.

Roger Carstens, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs who helped secure Brittney Griner’s release, said he told Paul Whelan: "We haven't forgotten you."

The WNBA star was reunited with her wife Cherrelle after she was released from a Russian penal colony as a result of a prisoner swap with Russian for arms dealer Viktor Bout.

The WNBA star remains in a military medical facility in San Antonio, Texas, where she is receiving treatment after nearly 300 days in Russian prison.

The WNBA star’s agent says Griner is “doing really well” in her first weekend home since being released from imprisonment in Russia. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt has the new details.

Roger Carstens, the U.S. special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, helped secure WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release from Russia.

The Biden administration faced some criticism for Griner's release. U.S Marine Paul Whelan's brother David Whelan said, "I think all Americans should be happy that Brittney Griner is home."

Brittney Griner is doing well while recovering in Texas after being freed from Russia and returning to the U.S. last week, John Kirby said on "This Week"

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on “This Week.”

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the latest international headlines on “This Week.”

The WNBA star and her family are thanking everyone who facilitated her release from Russian detention after 10 months.

Brittney Griner is readjusting to a life of freedom in the U.S. following her release from a Russian prison.

The WNBA star has reunited with her wife after a prisoner swap as the White House faces backlash over release of the arms dealer.

WNBA star Brittney Griner is back on U.S. soil and reunited with her wife after her 10-month ordeal as a Russian prisoner.

ABC News contributor and sports columnist Christine Brennan reacts to Brittney Griner’s release and the significance of the WNBA’s ongoing support during the athlete’s time in a Russian prison.

ABC News contributor Darrell Blocker explains why Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout was on his radar during his time with the CIA and discusses the high-profile prisoner swap.

In order to secure Griner’s freedom, the White House had to return notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout to Russia— a move that has been criticized by some.

Russia released the WNBA star from a Russian penal colony in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout.

With the WNBA star back in the states, the White House responds to criticism on the prisoner swap of Viktor Bout for Griner.

Griner will now undergo medical evaluation at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz shares the reaction by imprisoned American Paul Whelan and his family after Brittney Griner’s release.

ABC News’ Mary Bruce reports on the secret negotiations between the U.S. and Russia to free the WNBA star and the difficult choices the Biden administration says it was forced to make.

Bill Richardson, who traveled to Moscow multiple times over the past few months, shares insight and details of the negotiations behind Brittney Griner’s release from Russian prison.

Griner’s plane landed at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, on Friday morning, where she was then brought to Brooke Army Medical Center to start the “reintegration” program.

Throughout Brittney Griner's detention in Russia, top WNBA and NBA stars rallied for her on and off the court, putting pressure on the White House to secure her release.

Britney Griner is on her way home following months of detainment following a prisoner exchange with a notorious Russian criminal.

Notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout has been released in a prisoner swap in exchange for WNBA star Brittney Griner, and is now back in Russia.

After 294 days of detention, WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from detention in a penal colony in Russia, with Griner boarding a plane to the U.S.