After spending 12 weeks as an interim coach, Gard was rewarded with a five-year deal that will pay him $1.75 million in the first year and increase $50,000 each additional year. Gard began his news conference by saying it was an “extremely special moment for me” and his family. He went on to thank several people, a group that included family, friends, UW administrators, support staff and former coaches, including Bo Ryan.
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