The 2023–24 team was the first year with Ryan Odom coaching the squad. During the season, VCU finished the season with a 24–14 record including an 11–7 record in Atlantic 10 play. The Rams lost in the Atlantic 10 championship game to Duquesne, and earned an at-large berth into the 2024 National Invitation Tournament. In the NIT, the Rams had their best performance in the tournament since 1988, reaching the quarterfinals before losing to Utah.[citation needed]