But to members of the college basketball community, Ryan is one of the most revered figures of the past two decades.
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When Ryan announced his retirement on Tuesday night following the Badgers’ 64-49 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, shockwave were sent throughout the college hoops world. But it didn’t take long before members of the community began honoring his career.