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Watch: Bo Ryan talks retirement announcement; Greg Gard discusses possibility of replacing him

Bo Ryan met with reporters on Tuesday for the first time since he announced his decision to retire after next season.

MADISON -- Wisconsin men's basketball head coach Bo Ryan comically shot down any rumors about stepping down due to health concerns and strongly advocated for associate head coach Greg Gard in his first media appearance since announcing his retirement at season’s end.

Ryan, 67, started the press conference off with a touch of humor, slowly gaiting toward reporters gathered in the Kohl Center with the assistance of a walker, which he said was to play off reports of him retiring due to health concerns.