As Wednesday’s National Signing Day approaches, the University of Memphis remains in the hunt for a prized recruit: dual-threat quarterback B.J. Daniels of Tallahassee, Fla.

Memphis may have moved up on Daniels’ list last week when one of his suitors — South Florida — received a commitment from quarterback Evan Landi of Coral Springs, Fla. Landi, who may end up at another position, has been promised a chance to play quarterback.

And Memphis could be a legitimate choice for Daniels if Michigan nabs the nation’s No. 1 recruit — dual-threat QB Terrelle Pryor of Jeannette, Pa. New Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez was in Jeannette last weekend to watch Pryor, like Daniels a basketball standout, too — participate in a high school hoops game.

Daniels is intrigued by the opportunity to also play basketball for the U of M, which dispatched assistant Chuck Martin to Tallahassee last week to see Daniels play. Daniels made his official visit to the U of M Jan. 25-27 and watched the top-ranked Tigers beat Gonzaga.

“I’ve talked to some of the (U of M basketball) assistants and they told me I’d have a chance to play both sports,” Daniels said. “Of course, with the football team running the spread offense, that’s something I’d love to play in. I feel like that’s where I can use my abilities.
“I like to get the ball to the playmakers. I like to get it in their hands. That’s what attracts me about Memphis . . . that and their basketball team is No. 1 in the country.”

Daniels said he’s friends with several U of M students, including Lady Tiger basketball player Jessica Hall, who is from Tallahassee and a starting guard for the U of M.

“They say they love it there,” Daniels said. “But I plan on making my decision on signing day.”