Russian court on Aug. 4 convicted WNBA star of drug smuggling.
WNBA star sentenced to nine years in penal colony
Former president says WBNA player 'loaded up with drugs'
Call took place after public acknowledgment of deal to secure U.S. citizens release
Blinken indicates that the administration would like a response from Moscow
WNBA star has been detained since February
Detained WNBA star's trial began in Russia on July 1
WNBA star faces up to 10 years in prison
Detained WNBA star's trial to begin on July 1
WNBA star detained in Moscow airport in February
