| Position | Combo guard |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 1⁄2 in (1.92 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| League | KML, BBL, VTB United League |
| Team | BC Kalev/Cramo |
| Number | 22 |
| Born | September 4, 1983 Riga, Latvia |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Pro career | 1999–present |
| Career history | BK Brocēni (1999–01) Anwil Włocławek (2001–04) Liège Basket (2004–05) Spirou Charleroi (2005–06) Barons LMT (2006–09) Basket Napoli (2009) BK Ventspils (2010) BC Kalev/Cramo (2011–present) |
| Awards | LBL Finals MVP (2007-08) KML Finals MVP (2010-11) |
Armands Šķēle (born 1983, September 4 in Riga) is a Latvian professional basketball player for BC Kalev/Cramo.[1] Šķēle's biggest strength is his scoring and playmaking abilities. He is also considered as a solid defender which translates into his steals.
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Armands Šķēle was known for his wild lifestyle, including night clubs and gambling problems.
In summer 2010 Šķēle underwent a brain surgery, after he was diagnosed twice with meningitis.
In 2008, with the Barons, he won the EuroCup and the Latvian Basketball League championship.
In January 2011 Šķēle signed a 1+1 year contract with BC Kalev Cramo. He averaged 14,1 points, 2,7 rebounds and 3,1 steals in 2011 KML play-offs. Later he was choosed as the Finals MVP.
He was a member of the Latvian national basketball team, but was banned from the team in 2009, along with four other players, because of bad behavior.
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