Kentucky basketball is officially back, and so are the absolutely bonkers ticket prices that serve as an annual reminder of Big Blue Nation's unmatched passion (and perhaps questionable financial planning).
Want to see Mark Pope's squad take on No. 1 Purdue in Friday night's exhibition game? Get ready to open your wallet and possibly your savings account.
The cost of admission (even when it doesn't count)
According to Ticketmaster's resale market, catching the Cats vs. Boilermakers won't come cheap. The absolute cheapest seats listed, likely peering down from the rafters of Rupp Arena, were starting around $80 before fees as of Thursday morning.