Pepperdine University Athletics

UNITED STATES: Competed with both the USA Water Polo Cadet and Youth National Teams throughout career...Medaled with U.S. Cadet Team at the World Championships.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played three seasons at Mater Dei before playing senior year at JSerra...All-CIF Third Team and All-League First Team during junior year...All-League Second Team as a sophomore...Won a Trinity League Championship along with a Regional Championship...CIF Finalist...Also lettered in swimming.

CLUB: Played for the North Irvine Beast Boys...Part of the 2025 Junior Olympic Sessions winning squad...Was named MVP while winning 14u Junior Olympics.

PERSONAL: Major is undeclared...Born in Los Angeles, Calif....Son of Giuliano and Maribel Barnuevo...Has two older siblings, Andrew and Alyssa...Brother currently plays water polo at CSU Fullerton...Chose Pepperdine for the opportunity to succeed academically and athletically along with the strong incoming class for water polo.

FAVORITES: Favorites include Lionel Messi (athlete), Barcelona (pro team), Jurassic World (movie), Harry Potter (book), Avatar (TV show), Sushi (food) and Soccer (sport besides water polo).