Fans React to Bo Ryan Retiring
Huge news dropped Tuesday night for the University of Wisconsin’s Basketball team, when Bo Ryan retired effective immediately.
His shocking announcement was made after Tuesday night's big win in Madison.
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Coach Ryan planned to retire at the end of this season, but apparently those plans are no more.
Both former and current players also are trying to wrap their heads around the news as well as students and basketball fans.
All the best to you, Bo Ryan! You are a great coach, mentor, and Wisconsin sports legend. #ThanksBo
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) December 16, 2015
Congratulations to @BadgerMBB Head Coach, Bo Ryan, on a legendary career. #ThanksBo pic.twitter.com/1IS8QQHR2o
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 16, 2015
#ThanksBo for everything https://t.co/Xs1zi20fxH
— Frank Kaminsky III (@FSKPart3) December 16, 2015
What a ride. #ThanksBo https://t.co/qsiX13ohYn
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) December 16, 2015
Many of Ryan's former and current players took to twitter to sing the praises of the coach.
UW-Madison's Chancellor released this statement:
"On behalf of Badgers fans everywhere, I want to thank Bo Ryan for his dedicated service to the university and state. Bo took our basketball program to the next level during his tenure. His back-to-back Final Four teams will never be forgotten.
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Even former Packer Donald Driver weighed in tweeting on Tuesday night.