Mārtiņš Skirmants

Latvian basketball player

Mārtiņš Skirmants
retired
PositionCenter
Career information
Playing career1996–2014

Mārtiņš Skirmants born December 7, 1977, in Rīga, Latvia is a former Latvian professional basketball player who played the center position.

Playing career

Mārtiņš Skirmants started playing basketball in Daugavpils, but later on he moved to Rīga, where he started his pro career.

Skirmants spent most of his career playing for LBL clubs. He won seven LBL championships: one with Brocēni (1998), five with BK Ventspils (2002-2006) and one with Barons (2010).[1] Skirmants excelled at shot blocking, which was his strength on defense.

He was part of Latvian National Team at EuroBasket 2005.

Pro clubs

  • 1997-01: ASK/Brocēni/LMT
  • 2001-06: BK Ventspils
  • 2006-07: Barons LMT
  • 2007-09: BK Ventspils
  • 2009-10: BC Goverla
  • 2010-11: Barons LMT

References

  1. ^ "VEF Rīga – trīskārtējie Latvijas čempioni – LBL – Latvijas Basketbola savienība". Archived from the original on February 11, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2014.

External links

  • FIBA Europe Profile
  • Eurocup Profile


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