After starring as a freshman at nearby Bishop McDevitt, Arp has had no problem hitting the ground running at Harrisburg. A well-built jumbo guard, he’s a dynamic playmaker off the bounce with a shifty handle to create space and the ability to convert tough shots from all over the floor. He shows flashes of advanced vision as a passer and is willing to mix it up defensively and on the glass as well. Also a standout on the football field, Arp’s talent presents upside for the D1 level if he decides to focus fulltime on hoops.

Arp is as smooth a scorer that you’ll find in Central Pennsylvania, let alone the rest of the state. After a nice freshman campaign at Bishop McDevitt, Damir transferred to Harrisburg where he’ll be asked to do a lot more. That bodes well for the Cougars and the talented young guard who has been working hard in the off-season while impressing over the summer. He’s quick with the ball and gets to the basket in a blur. His shooting stroke is pure and will only continue to become more consistent. The future is bright for Harrisburg with Damir at the helm.

Arp is a well-balanced guard who does a little bit of everything with his game. He is a threat to make shots from behind the arc. Arp does a good job of filling the lane in transition. He can score around the bucket. Arp puts self in good spots to get rebounds. He has good size for the lead guard spot. He uses is blend of quickness and athleticism to cover ground on the defensive end. He is one of the better freshman in the state.

Arp is an insane athlete who also excels in football as a dual threat quarterback.On the hoops court that athleticism combined with his blazing speed and serious hops make Arp an open court phenom. Arp will not hesitate to cap a fast break by flushing on an opponent’s head. Additionally, Arp can pilot the fast break and then drop a dime to an open teammate. In the half-court, Arp boasts a jumper with logo distance range. He can score via straight line drives to the rim too. Earlier this season Arp dropped 27 points (3 triples) on Trinity. He also posted 23 points (2 threes) and grabbed 8 boards versus Steel High.