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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.
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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:

Junior forward Nigel Hayes:

Freshman guard Brevin Pritzl:

Houston Rockets forward Sam Dekker:

Ben Brust, guard from 2010–14:

Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris:

Charlotte Hornets forward Frank Kaminsky:

Walk-on guard Matt Ferris

Zach Bohannon, guard from 2011–14

Brian Butch, center from 2004–08

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