Wisconsin Badgers, past and present, react to Bo Ryan’s retirement

Several current and former Wisconsin Badgers took to Twitter to say goodbye to the Badgers’ longtime coach, and thank him for all that he’s done.

On Tuesday night, Wisconsin Badgers coach Bo Ryan announced his retirement after 14-plus seasons at the school, effective immediately.

In his time at Wisconsin, Ryan has a 364–130 record and has taken his team to the NCAA tournament in every season. The Badgers have also won four Big Ten regular-season championships and three Big Ten tournament championships during his tenure.

It was announced that associate head coach Greg Gard will take over in place of Ryan.

Several current and former Wisconsin Badgers said goodbye to the Badgers’ longtime coach, and thanked him for all that he’s done.

Junior guard Zak Showalter:

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Junior forward Nigel Hayes:

Nigel: Bo and I never made eye contact (during lineups) and this game we did. He had the saddest look I’ve ever seen him have."

— Jim Polzin (@JimPolzinWSJ) December 16, 2015

Freshman guard Brevin Pritzl:

Houston Rockets forward Sam Dekker:

Ben Brust, guard from 2010–14:

It was an honor coach #ThanksBo

— Ben Brust (@BenBrust) December 16, 2015

Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris:

Exceptional coach but even a better man. Thanks for everything over the years Coach Ryan. Enjoy retirement you deserve it.

— Devin Harris (@Dev34Harris) December 16, 2015

Charlotte Hornets forward Frank Kaminsky:

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Walk-on guard Matt Ferris

One and a half years ago, Coach Ryan gave me the only thing a man can ask for: an opportunity. And for that, I'm forever grateful #ThanksBo

— Matt Ferris (@Ferris_matt) December 16, 2015

Zach Bohannon, guard from 2011–14

BREAKING NEWS: Coach Bo Ryan will formally announce his candidacy for the 2016 Presidential Election tomorrow #Badgers #BoKnows #ThanksBo

— Zach Bohannon (@ZBohannon) December 16, 2015

Brian Butch, center from 2004–08

Coach thanks for all that you have done for me and @UWMadison. @BadgerMBB is in good hands. Coach Gard will do great things.

— Brian Butch (@Brian_Butch) December 16, 2015

The Wisconsin Badgers

So many great memories. #Badgers #ThanksBo https://t.co/5n0h6NSp6e

— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) December 16, 2015

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