Carlos Fuentes
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About
Carlos Fuentes Esteve is a dynamic sports professional and entrepreneur with a unique blend of athletic, academic, and business expertise. Originally from Alicante, Spain, he excelled as a player for Spain’s U13 and U14 national teams before becoming Menaul School’s all-time leading scorer in just two and a half seasons. He continued his career at the University of Denver, competing at the NCAA Division I level and graduating Cum Laude in 2024 with dual degrees in Information Systems & Analytics and Marketing. A trailblazer in NIL representation, Carlos successfully negotiated multiple deals for student-athletes, including a historic agreement for a teammate. Now pursuing a master’s in Sports Management at Columbia University while serving as a Graduate Assistant with the men’s basketball team, Carlos combines his on-court experience and business acumen to drive innovation in athlete advocacy, marketing, and data-driven sports management.