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Ryan retires at midseason, ending successful Wisconsin run

The methodical brand of basketball that Bo Ryan ran at Wisconsin rarely surprised opponents as it piled up wins and two trips to the Final Four over the last two seasons.

Ryan saved the biggest shocker of his career for his final game.

The 67-year-old coach abruptly retired on Tuesday night, 12 games into the season after his Badgers beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi two weeks before Big Ten play begins.

No farewell tour. No muss, no fuss.

Just the way he wanted it. Ryan had discussed retirement for months, but never offered any specific timetable.