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Villanova's Markus Kennedy (center), shown posing with Wildcats incoming freshmen Ryan Arcidiacono (left) and Daniel Ochefu, has lost 35 pounds since the end of his rookie season. (Aaron Bracy/Philahoops)

Slimmed down, Villanova’s Kennedy looks forward to sophomore season

Villanova's Markus Kennedy (center), shown posing with Wildcats incoming freshmen Ryan Arcidiacono (left) and Daniel Ochefu, has lost 35 pounds since the end of his rookie season. (Aaron Bracy/Philahoops)

(Editor’s Note: This is the third story from Philahoops’ interviews and observations of the Mary Kline Classic Saturday night at Pennington School. Up next, Josh Verlin’s story on top Philly prospect, junior Johnnie Davis of Neumann-Goretti.) By AARON BRACY Philahoops Editor Twitter: @Aaron_Bracy PENNINGTON, N.J. — While not guaranteed, it is logical to expect Villanova’s [...]

Daniel Ochefu, shown dunking in the Mary Kline Classic, is one of the Wildcats' new faces this season. (Aaron Bracy/Philahoops)

Arcidiacono, Ochefu give Villanova reason for optimism

Daniel Ochefu, shown dunking in the Mary Kline Classic, is one of the Wildcats' new faces this season. (Aaron Bracy/Philahoops)

(Editor’s Note: Philahoops will be unveiling fresh content all week based on our conversations with players and observations Saturday night at the Mary Kline Classic. Coming tomorrow, Aaron Bracy gives Villanova fans 35 reasons for optimism for the 2012-13 season.) By AARON BRACY Philahoops Editor Twitter: @Aaron_Bracy PENNINGTON, N.J. – Ryan Arcidiacono drove the lane, [...]