Wisconsin says Ryan didn't misuse funds in affair

The University of Wisconsin conducted an investigation last year that cleared former basketball coach Bo Ryan of alleged misuse of school resources during an extramarital affair, school chancellor Rebecca Blank told the Wisconsin State Journal.

Blank released a statement to the State Journal on Saturday, saying the internal investigation was prompted by an email sent by the woman who was involved in the affair with Ryan.

Ryan, who retired abruptly this past December, acknowledged the affair Saturday in a statement to ESPN's Andy Katz. But Ryan also said that the affair was "absolutely unrelated" to his retirement.