Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan announced his retirement Tuesday, resulting in a flood of reaction from UW alumni, fans, coaching colleagues and members of the media. Here's a sampling of what they're saying out Ryan and his legacy:

So many great memories. #Badgers #ThanksBo https://t.co/5n0h6NSp6e

— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) December 16, 2015

747 wins later, including 364 at UW, the Bo Ryan era has come to an end with fittingly a win. Thanks Bo for all the memories & a great ride

— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) December 16, 2015

This is tough to watch..Thank you Coach Ryan for molding me into a young man. Wish I could argue with you one more time. All love to Pops!!

— Sam Dekker (@dekker) December 16, 2015

It was an honor coach #ThanksBo

— Ben Brust (@BenBrust) December 16, 2015

Exceptional coach but even a better man. Thanks for everything over the years Coach Ryan. Enjoy retirement you deserve it.

— Devin Harris (@Dev34Harris) December 16, 2015

Just saw the news of Coach Ryan retiring...Sad day for B1G and all of College Basketball! One of the Greats! Congrats on an Amazing Career!!

— Chris Collins (@coach_collins) December 16, 2015

Coach thanks for all that you have done for me and @UWMadison. @BadgerMBB is in good hands. Coach Gard will do great things.

— Brian Butch (@Brian_Butch) December 16, 2015

Most Successful Big 10 Coach =Knight Most Successful Recent Coach =Izzo Best Job Ever done at a School = Ryan If u know B10 History u get it

— Dan Dakich (@dandakich) December 16, 2015

Saw the news of @BadgerMBB's Bo Ryan retiring. The #Purdue hoops family wishes Coach Ryan the best in retirement.

— Purdue Basketball (@BoilerBall) December 16, 2015

Congrats to Bo Ryan on a soon-to-be Hall of Fame career. Same guy as big time coach as he was as an assistant 30+ years ago. Class.

— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) December 16, 2015

We wish Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan nothing but the best as he steps away from the game he has loved for so long. Good luck and best wishes!

— Michigan Basketball (@umichbball) December 16, 2015

Congratulations to Coach Ryan on a hall of fame coaching career. A loss for college basketball. Honor to compete against him.

— Steve Wojciechowski (@steve_wojo) December 16, 2015

Death. Taxes. Bo Ryan. #onelasttime

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) December 16, 2015

Coach Ryan THANK YOU for so many great @BadgerMBB memories over the past 14 years. #BoRyan ?? pic.twitter.com/p4zPkTLyZq

— Wisconsin Alumni (@WisAlumni) December 16, 2015

Bo Ryan announces retirement. Thanks for all the memories coach! It was a great ride! @uwp_pioneers @BadgerMBB pic.twitter.com/LbX2tvulxS

— UW-Platteville (@uwplatteville) December 16, 2015

can we please vote bo ryan into naismith hall of fame. big ten, d 111 success makes the case @BlueStarMedia1

— Dick Weiss (@HoopsWeiss) December 16, 2015

Congrats to Bo Ryan on one heck of a career. Lots of admiration for the way he did things and always enjoyed talking with him. #ThanksBo

— Kelly Sheffield (@KellyPSheffield) December 16, 2015

Bo Ryan was simply the GOAT to ever coach @ WISCONSIN! Thanks 4 all the special moments in Badger country.

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) December 16, 2015

It's been an honor. Thanks Coach, for everything.

— Zak Showalter (@ZShowbball333) December 16, 2015

Wishing Bo Ryan all the best. Should be in the hall of fame.

— Dave Pasch (@DavePasch) December 16, 2015

Bo Ryan win totals every season with @BadgerMBB: 36 30 23 26 25 24 20 31 30 19 25 25 24 19 Ridiculous run. He'll make the Hall of Fame.

— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) December 16, 2015

Bo Ryan, proof you can win the right way.

— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) December 16, 2015

Bo Ryan (Head Coach/Wisconsin) has always been a 1st class coach but more importantly an amazing human being. What a great career. #Congrats

— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) December 16, 2015

Woke to the news of Coach Ryan retiring. Always enjoyed competing against him & the Big Ten is lucky to have had in league. Best of luck Bo.

— Purdue Matt Painter (@CoachPainter) December 16, 2015

Bo Ryan is the Sinatra of CBB. He did it his way! He planned each charted course each careful step along the byway. The game will miss him.

— Seth Greenberg (@SethOnHoops) December 16, 2015

Congratulations to @BadgerMBB Coach Bo Ryan on a great career and a lifetime of producing winners on and off the court

— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) December 16, 2015

Best of luck to Bo Ryan - appreciate the advice he has given me over the years #Philly pic.twitter.com/VmYR401V3a

— Patrick Chambers (@Coach_Chambers) December 16, 2015

From a hoops fan who had a great seat for nearly every moment, thank you to Bo & his teams for an amazing run. A journey to remember 4ever.

— Matt Lepay (@MattLepay) December 16, 2015

Wishing Bo Ryan now retired from @BadgerMBB all the best! His impact was incredible at every level. pic.twitter.com/LIThD4Wa5D

— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) December 16, 2015

Coach Ryan has meant so much to me as a mentor and friend! Thank you Coach and enjoy retirement! #welldeserved pic.twitter.com/knf4e9nG2u

— Howard Moore (@Howard_Moore) December 16, 2015

Will miss Coach Ryan @BadgerMBB a great deal! He was very good to me & I learned so much from him - Enjoy the time Coach! Happy for Gardo!

— Tim Miles (@CoachMiles) 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