ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Former Saint Joseph's coach Phil Martelli is joining Juwan Howard's staff at Michigan.

Michigan announced Friday that Martelli, Howard Eisley and Saddi Washington will be assistant coaches for Howard, who was hired after John Beilein left to become coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

"I am so appreciative for the opportunity to work with a rising star, Juwan Howard," Martelli said in a statement. "I was very humbled that he would reach out and ask me to join his first staff. I pledge that I will exhaust myself to make all affiliated with the University of Michigan proud."