St. John's coach Steve Lavin has added former Purdue coach Gene Keady to his staff.

Lavin told ESPN.com Thursday that Keady, 74, will serve as the executive assistant or advisor to the head coach. Lavin said Keady will stay with St. John's from October to April and then make cameo appearances in the offseason as necessary.

St. John's was expected to make the announcement official Friday.