Former Badgers coach Bo Ryan headed to college Hall of Fame
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Just over a year after he abruptly retired mid-way through the season, former University of Wisconsin men's basketball coach Bo Ryan is headed to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
Ryan, who coached Wisconsin for 14-plus seasons following stops at Milwaukee and Wisconsin-Platteville, had a 364-130 record with the Badgers, including a 172-68 record in Big Ten play.
Wake Forest star Tim Duncan, Gonzaga's John Stockton and Duke standout Jay Williams headline the seven-member class.
The 12th induction class was announced Wednesday.
Also entering the Hall of Fame are Winston-Salem State's Cleo Hill, Indiana's Scott May, Purdue star Rick Mount and Creighton's Paul Silas.
Duncan led the Demon Deacons to four NCAA Tournaments before becoming a star for the San Antonio Spurs, while Stockton likewise became an NBA star with the Utah Jazz after his four-year career.
Williams led the Blue Devils to the 2001 national championship.
The induction ceremony, held in conjunction with the Hall of Fame Classic, is scheduled for Nov. 19.
Wisconsin is scheduled to play in the Hall of Fame Classic alongside Baylor, Creighton and UCLA.