Darrick Martin is joining the coaching staff of St. John's.

Martin was named assistant director of player development by the Minnesota Timberwolves in November of 2009 and served under Kurt Rambis for two seasons.

Steve Lavin has spent considerable time searching for a replacement for Mike Dunlap, who was hired by the Charlotte Bobcats.

Lavin considered hiring Frank Allocco, a longtime high school coach from California.

Martin is the third person with ties to UCLA on the St. John's coaching staff.