‘Proud of me?’ Valparaiso’s wild Purdue upset sparks touching TV moment

Valparaiso pulled off a stunning upset of No. 24 Purdue in double overtime in a college basketball game on November 7, 2026. Following the victory, Valparaiso coach Roger Powell shared a touching moment on TV by asking his mentor, former coach Bruce Weber, 'Proud of me?' The win held added significance beyond the upset itself due to the personal connection between Powell and Weber.